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 / View full image

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Gallery of Modern Art

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Wheelchair Accessible

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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.

Patron enjoying art within Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses / June, 2024 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography: C. Callistemon, QAGOMA / 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.

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.

Zed Mero Performing at Fairy Tales Up Late / March 2024 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography C Baxter, QAGOMA / View full image

DJs

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’

River Room Bar / September 2016 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / 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’

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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

Production still from Brimstone and Glory 2017 / Dir: Viktor Jakovleski / Image courtesy: Limetlight Distribution — Production still from *Brimstone and Glory* 2017 / Dir: Viktor Jakovleski / Image courtesy: Limetlight Distribution / View full image

Transcendence

Film Screenings

‘Transcendence: A Cinema of Awe’, screening alongside ‘Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses’, brings together films that capture the sublime on the big screen

Elijah-Jade Bowen dancing within Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses / July, 2024 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography: C. Callistemon, QAGOMA / View full image

Dance: Limited Dates

'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.

Purchase your ticket for GOMA Friday Nights on 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct only to experience this exclusive performance within ‘Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses‘.

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GOMA Friday Nights DJs

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

Romindahouse | Fri 4 Oct

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Visitors to Iris van Herpen / July 2024 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography: N Umek, QAGOMA / View full image

Free tickets for Kids 12 & Under

Kids 12 & Under can access free tickets to GOMA Friday Nights*. Offer will automatically be applied at the check out.

*Offer valid during the school holidays: 14 Sep – 7 Oct.

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 Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses and the Foyer Store. We recommend allowing an hour to experience the exhibition
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.