GOMA Friday Nights Iris van Herpen

Iris van Herpen / Netherlands b.1984 / Sensory Seas dress and Nautiloid dress, from the ‘Sensory Seas’ collection 2020 / Glass organza, Pet G, cotton / Print collaborator: Shelee Carruthers / Collection: Iris van Herpen / Photograph: David Uzochukwu / © David Uzochukwu

Iris van Herpen / Netherlands b.1984 / Sensory Seas dress and Nautiloid dress, from the ‘Sensory Seas’ collection 2020 / Glass organza, Pet G, cotton / Print collaborator: Shelee Carruthers / Collection: Iris van Herpen / Photograph: David Uzochukwu / © David Uzochukwu / View full image

When

5.30 – 8.30pm, Fri 12 Jul 2024

Where

Gallery of Modern Art

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

What to Expect

Admission

  • Adult

    $36.00

  • Concession

    $32.00

  • Member

    $30.00

  • Youth 13-17

    $26.00

  • Child 5-12

    $19.00

  • Child 0-4

    Free

  • Groups 8+

    $32.00

  • Companion Card Holder

    $32.00

  • Three Night Pass - Adult

    $97.20

  • Three Night Pass - Concession

    $86.40

  • Three Night Pass - Member

    $81.00

  • Three Night Pass - Youth 13-17

    $70.20

  • Three Night Pass - Child 5-12

    $51.30
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About

Every Friday night from 12 July to 4 October you can enjoy after-hours access to the stunning ‘Iris van Herpen’ exhibition at GOMA.

Relax and indulge with a drink or bite to eat at our bar overlooking the river.

GOMA Friday nights are set to the backdrop of Brisbane’s best DJs, with drop-in drawing, film screenings and a stylish exhibition store.

Iris van Herpen (designer), Netherlands b.1984, Carla van de Puttelaar (photographer), Netherlands b.1967 / Synergia Series 2021 / Photograph: Carla van de Puttelaar / © Carla van de Puttelaar

Iris van Herpen (designer), Netherlands b.1984, Carla van de Puttelaar (photographer), Netherlands b.1967 / Synergia Series 2021 / Photograph: Carla van de Puttelaar / © Carla van de Puttelaar / View full image

Art | Iris Van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses

5.30 – 8.30pm | Level 1, GOMA

Fashion, art, design, science and technology collide in the world of endlessly innovative and internationally acclaimed Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen.

Exclusive to Brisbane, this exhibition is an immersive sensory exploration of her practice with close to 100 garments in conversation with contemporary artworks, natural history specimens and cultural artefacts from which the designer draws inspiration. Read more.

Dameeeela / Image Courtesy: Dameeeela

Dameeeela / Image Courtesy: Dameeeela / View full image

dameeeela

5.30 – 8.30pm | River Room, GOMA

Experience the sounds of Brisbane's best DJs in the immersive surrounds of ‘Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses’.

dameeeela

dameeeela creates unforgettable dancefloor moments in parties, festivals and clubs across the continent, she captures the ears and hearts of all of those around her and takes the audience to an otherworldly-like state of music euphoria. With an extensive catalogue and wealth of experience, dameeeela has carved out a niche experience built from her passion for expanding music tastes world-wide.

Image courtesy of Queensland Ballet Academy, photography by David Kelly

Image courtesy of Queensland Ballet Academy, photography by David Kelly / View full image

Dance | Elijah-Jade Bowen

6.00 – 6.15pm & 7.00 – 7.15pm | Synaesthesia, Iris Van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses

‘I have a background in dance, so I really think about movement when I create, it's about a transformation of the body’- Iris van Herpen

Dancer Elijah-Jade Bowen (Mununjali & Guugu Yimithirr) performs in the heart of the ‘Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses’ exhibition. The dance performance will respond to the ambient exhibition soundscape, composed by artist Salvador Breed.

Visitor Drawing at After Hours Event / September 2021 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography: M Pricop, QAGOMA

Visitor Drawing at After Hours Event / September 2021 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography: M Pricop, QAGOMA / View full image

Drop-In & Draw | Nature of Fashion

5.30 – 8.30pm | The Atelier, Iris Van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses, GOMA

Drop in and draw, guided by fashion designer Kiara Bulley (Bulley Bulley).

Be inspired by the dynamic textures, lines and shapes of Iris van Herpen’s intricate garments and the natural objects on display in ‘Sculpting the Senses’.

All materials provided, and all skill levels welcome.

River Room Bar / September 2016 / Gallery of Modern Art / Photography: J Ruckli, QAGOMA

River Room Bar / September 2016 / Gallery of Modern Art / Photography: J Ruckli, QAGOMA / View full image

GOMA Bar

5.30 – 8.30pm | River Room, GOMA

Take a seat, savour the river view, treat yourself to a cocktail and share a bite to eat in the heart of ‘Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses’

Gallery Store / July 2020 / Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane / Photography: J Ruckli, QAGOMA

Gallery Store / July 2020 / Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane / Photography: J Ruckli, QAGOMA / View full image

Foyer Store

5.30 – 8.30pm | GOMA Foyer

Celebrate the sublime and indulge your senses with a curated selection of books and products exploring the interplay between fashion, design and the natural world. The Store will also feature an exclusive range of Iris van Herpen belts and scarves, as well as a range of merchandise developed in collaboration with the designer.

GOMA Friday Nights

5.30 – 8.30pm | Every Friday until 4 Oct

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Image courtesy of Queensland Ballet Academy, photography by Jakob Perrett

Image courtesy of Queensland Ballet Academy, photography by Jakob Perrett / View full image

Elijah-Jade Bowen (Dance)

Elijah-Jade Bowen is an emerging performer connected to her First Nations country of the Mununjali, Nunukul, Guugu Yimithirr peoples. At the age of 3 years, Elijah-Jade first stepped into a dance studio, where a love and passion for the art was nurtured and developed across many dance genres. In 2021, Elijah-Jade commenced full-time training in classical ballet and contemporary at the Queensland Ballet Academy. Elijah-Jade is paving a pathway in performing and choreographic capabilities, with her self-choregraphed and performed solo Burralga at the 2023 Queensland Ballet Gala season. Elijah-Jade has also featured in multi-protagonist drama film We Are Still Here which was showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022, she leaned into this acting experience to further extend her performing arts practices.

Kiara Bulley / Image Courtesy: Kiara Bulley

Kiara Bulley / Image Courtesy: Kiara Bulley / View full image

Kiara Bulley (Drop-in & Draw)

Kiara Bulley is a fashion designer, maker and illustrator. As a practitioner, she develops collaborative creative work through The Stitchery Collective and her own locally produced fashion label Bulley Bulley.

Kiara is one of the founding members and directors of The Stitchery Collective, a not-for-profit artist run organisation that investigates the intersection between fashion and people. Founded in 2010, The Stitchery runs an annual program with the aim of engaging the community through fashion making workshops, public talks, exhibitions, interactive installations, and collaborative projects with local community groups, state art galleries, performing arts companies and museums.

In 2019, Kiara and her sister Bianca launched their fashion label Bulley Bulley. With backgrounds in costume and fashion Bianca and Kiara have a resonating love for the dressed body and are intrigued by the stories and history woven into clothing and textiles. Their work often explores the boundaries between getting dressed and playing dress-ups. They enjoy playing with what fashion is, can be, and the ideas that come out of experimenting together.

What to Expect

GOMA Friday Nights is an immersive and social experience of the Gallery after-hours.

Everyone is welcome! Please contact events.plus@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

Your ticket includes:

  • After-hours entry to level 1 of GOMA to view the ‘Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses’ exhibition and the Foyer Store
  • Exclusive access to the exhibition pop-up GOMA bar overlooking the Brisbane River where you can purchase food and drink
  • Live DJ performances inside the Gallery
  • Drop-in drawing guided by fashion designer, Kiara Bulley

Participation and content

  • GOMA Friday Nights is an all ages event.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • You are welcome to come with a friend or by yourself. Many people attend the Gallery solo.
  • Capacity is limited.
  • Event is wheelchair accessible.
  • Low seating and tables will be available in the bar area of the event.
  • All payments are cashless and contactless for your safety.
  • We ask all attendees to be kind, respectful, and courteous to all participants, performers and staff at this event. This program will be monitored by QAGOMA staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our attendees, performers and staff.

Sensory aspects

  • Amplified music will be played in the bar and Gallery spaces.
  • If the event becomes overwhelming or stressful, earmuffs and sensory kits are available. Each kit contains a number of resources for self-regulation and calming. Please speak to a staff member for assistance. These kits can also be requested in advance by emailing events.plus@qagoma.qld.gov.au.
  • The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks
  • This event may be photographed/filmed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed/filmed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.