PICA What’s On
November – December
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Between Landscapes 在風景之間
A festival of art performance Welcome to and PICA
that honours the people and stories of Perth Australia PICA acknowledges the The Institute of and Taiwan Contemporary Arts is celebrating 30 years.
custodians of the land we are situated on, the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation, and pays respect to their Elders past and present.
October – December
We invite you to discover our year-round program of changing exhibitions, seasons in contemporary tiny revolutionsdance, theatre and performance, talks, events pvi collective and workshops. 15 October – 2 November
Unfolding Acts Open Day Saturday 19 October 11am – 4pm Unfolding Acts 揭露行動 New Art from Taipei and Perth 台北與伯斯的新藝術 19 October – 22 December Untitled (Uura) Curtis Taylor 19 October – 22 December Chinese language tours Wednesdays | 11am + 2.30pm Sundays | 2.30pm
We also Activities pay our respects to Family all Nations people – their 19First October – 22 December cultures and their continuing connection to land, waters, 歸屬 Gui Shu (Belong) community and the arts.
Steamworks Arts
Video installation 22 October – 22 December Performance 12 – 16 November PICA After Dark 15 November, 5-8pm Tea Meditation Sunday 24 November, 3pm Curtis Taylor: Selected Screen Works + Q&A Wednesday 4 December, 6pm
Program details correct at time of print For full program details please visit our website pica.org.au © PICA 2019 Image: OK Media
Welcome to PICA The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts is celebrating 30 years. We invite you to discover our year-round program of changing exhibitions, seasons in contemporary dance, theatre and performance, talks, events and workshops.
Image: OK Media
PICA acknowledges the custodians of the land we are situated on, the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation, and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We also pay our respects to all First Nations people – their cultures and their continuing connection to land, waters, community and the arts.
While you’re here Free Activities
Bookshop
Deepen your experience with a free hands-on activity in our Reading Room.
Visit PICA’s bookshop for PICA publications plus a selection of the latest art books and magazines.
These making or writing experiences are designed for art lovers of all ages and inspired by the themes in our exhibitions.
Image: OK Media
Dining Options Feeling hungry? Just a short walk from PICA you’ll find Northbridge, a foodie hotspot featuring a number of Perth’s best cafes, eateries and bars.
How to get here PICA is in the Perth Cultural Centre at 51 James St, Northbridge, and our galleries are open 10am – 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. Train: From Perth Train Station, cross the overpass towards the Perth Cultural Centre. Perth Cultural Centre Map
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Bus: Transperth’s free Blue CAT bus stops nearby on Beaufort St. Car: Access the State Library Car Park via Francis St, or the Cultural Centre Car Park via Roe St. transperth.com.au cityofperthparking.com.au
Accessibility Our gallery, bathrooms and performance space are accessible by wheelchair. Companion Card holders are welcome to attend any performance presented by PICA as complimentary guests. Large print versions of texts are available from PICA Reception upon request.
Companion card and wheelchair bookings for performances can be made over the phone or in person at PICA. PICA seeks to be inclusive and meet the needs of our audiences. Should you have any particular requirements please contact our reception on 9228 6300.
Donate to PICA Since 1989, PICA has been redefining contemporary art.
To learn more, contact philanthropy@pica.org.au.
Be part of our vision to create defining moments for artists, art forms and audiences. Your generosity nourishes the artistic ambitions of artists, sustains our learning programs and ensures that PICA remains free to all.
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How to book Box office open 10am – 5pm Monday to Sunday and 1 hour before show start.
pica.org.au info@pica.org.au (08) 9228 6300
Unfolding Acts 揭露行動 New Art from Taipei and Perth 台北與伯斯的新藝術 19 October – 22 December 10am – 5pm | Tues – Sun
Yu-Cheng Chou (周育正) Sharyn Egan Dondon Hounwn (東冬侯溫) Chia-En Jao (饒加恩) Yi-Chun Lo (羅懿君) Pilar Mata Dupont pvi collective York Noongar community members with Community Arts Network
An exhibition that marks the 20th anniversary of the Charter of Mutual Friendship between the cities of Perth and Taipei, Unfolding Acts brings together artists whose practices examine the social, cultural and historical fabric of these two cities, while exploring shared experiences of colonisation, hidden economic systems and enduring natural landscapes.
Chinese language tours Wednesdays | 11am + 2.30pm Sundays | 2.30pm
Provided by Fo Guang Shan Chinese School of WA
Image: Yu-Cheng Chou (周育正), A Working History: LU Chieh-Te (installation view), 2012. Image courtesy the artist.
Untitled (Uura) Curtis Taylor
19 October – 22 December 10am – 5pm | Tues – Sun
Perth based Martu artist Curtis Taylor presents Untitled (Uura), a solo exhibition that brings together multiple streams of his practice including sculpture, installation and film.
Selected Screen Works + Q&A Wednesday 4 December, 6pm PICA Performance Space $10 Standard | $5 Concession
Through these forms, Taylor asserts narratives of cultural and personal identity, creating immersive spaces occupied by language and ritual that explore the edges of life and death.
Curtis will be screening selected screen works from his library, followed by a Q&A session with fellow collaborator Nathan Mewett.
Image: Curtis Taylor, Nyunyjila – Tongues (detail), 2018. Carved wood sourced from the artist’s Country, iron ore dust, ochre and paint, dimensions variable. Photo: Bewley Shaylor
tiny revolutions pvi collective 15 October – 2 November FREE | Bookings Essential An epic think and do tank of tiny proportions, tiny revolutions responds to the current global feeling of helplessness by offering a creative response to some of the world’s major challenges in 3 stages. Get involved in one, two or all three! Presented by PICA & pvi collective
STAGE 1: SUBMIT From 25 Sep Submit an issue that concerns you STAGE 2: THINK 15 – 26 Oct Take part in a think tank session to brainstorm ideas STAGE 3: DO 30 Oct – 2 Nov Join an elite tactical art response Photo: Daniel James Grant
歸屬 Gui Shu (Belong) Steamworks Arts 12 – 16 November PICA Performance Space
Tickets: $15 – $32 Duration: 60 minutes
Through your eyes, I see myself 透過你的雙眼，我看見我自己。
Dates & Times
Come on a contemplative journey through the streets, suburbs and open spaces of Taipei and Perth. Devised by an extraordinary interdisciplinary team, each performance of 歸屬 Gui Shu (Belong) fuses dance, music, sound and video projections live on stage.
Preview: Tues 12 November, 7.30pm Opening Night: Weds 13 November, 7.30pm Season: 14-16 November, 7.30pm Post-show Q&A: Thurs 14 November Matinee & sundowner: Sat 16 November, 2pm
The result of a 4-year intercultural exchange, this moving new work by Steamworks Arts asks how our understanding of self and home are shaped by our experiences with others.
歸屬 Gui Shu (Belong) Video installation 22 October – 22 December PICA Reading Room | Free
The 歸屬 Gui Shu (Belong) video installation is a sweeping history of the project so far featuring scenes from Taiwan and WA. Image: Christophe Canato
Events Unfolding Acts Open Day Saturday 19 October 11am – 4pm Free | Register online
PICA After Dark Friday 15 November, 5-8pm The PICA galleries will be open late for one night only.
Open House Perth at PICA
Free unless indicated otherwise
Meet the Artists: Morning Tea 11am – 12pm Welcome to Balardong: Storytelling 12pm – 1pm Artist Floor Talks 2pm – 4pm
Curtis Taylor: Selected Screen Works + Q&A Wednesday 4 December, 6-8pm $10 Standard | $5 Concession
16-17 November Tours: 11am & 3pm daily
Until It Runs Out: Grace Connors Open Studio
Tea Meditation
Saturday 14 December 3pm – 5pm
Sunday 24 November, 3pm $10 at the door
@pica_perth Perth Cultural Centre 51 James St Northbridge pica.org.au | (08) 9228 6300 Galleries open Tue – Sun | 10am – 5pm Exhibition dates: 19 October – 22 December
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PICA’s ongoing programs are primarily supported by an investment from the State of Western Australia through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries in association with Lotterywest, assistance from the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. PICA is supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments. PICA’s opening events, public programs, family and learning programs and studio residencies are supported by our Community Engagement Partner City of Perth. Unfolding Acts has been supported by City of Perth. 歸屬 Gui Shu is produced by Performing Lines WA and commissioned by Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. This premiere has received support from the WA Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, the City of Perth and the National Arts and Cultural Foundation, Taiwan. With thanks for support towards the project’s development from the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Taipei Artists Village, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Strut Dance, The Bundanon Trust, Taipei Performing Arts Centre (ADAM 2018) and Ausdance (Open Studios, Dance Massive 2019). Untitled (Uura) has been supported the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. Cover Image: Christophe Canato