PICA launches new Friday night summer series, PICA After Dark

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Throughout November and December, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) will throw open its doors for a free series of late-night music, art, and #film events for #picaafterdark.

Every Friday until 9pm visitors can explore PICA’s galleries after dark with a free* drink in hand thanks to Rocky Ridge Brewing, and enjoy specially curated performances from local artists, musicians, and thinkers.

First up is Aiyana’s homage to Latin American music and ode to Latinx artist Pilar Mata Dupont’s current exhibition Las Hormigas/The Ants (18 November); followed by a #film screening of the classic musical The King and I (1956) (25 November). 

The #film is a key influence on Australian-Thai artist Nathan Beard’s current exhibition A Puzzlement. The King and I will be accompanied by a discussion with Beard and Curtin University lecturer Dr Christina Lee. The pair will unpick the multitude of ways the #film – which is banned in Thailand due to its inaccuracy yet beloved by Hollywood – intersects with complex cultural stereotypes.

To complete the summer series is the RTRFM Edition featuring the unique dancehall, disco, and underground house beats of Girlname (2 December), electro duo Hi. Ok, Sorry.’s mesmerising soundscapes (9 December), and a joyful Bla(c)k sonic dance party from local faves Soul Alphabet (16 December).

After wandering through Nathan Beard’s mischievous exploration of Thai identity, everyone is invited to create their own Thai-inspired lanna lantern at PICA’s art-making activity station before heading onto the City of Perth’s ever-popular Christmas Lights Trail.

PICA After Dark runs from Friday 18 November to Friday 16 December 2022 and is supported by City of Perth. The series is part of the City’s summer celebrations.