Wednesday, August 27th, 2008...4:07 pm
Samba brings the bling Late at Tate
Roll up roll up, just when you thought the world famous Klimt exhibition showing at Tate Liverpool couldn’t get any more decadent, more sparkling, more vibrant… Liverpool Samba School brings the bling at a specially commissioned performance at Late at Tate, for ‘Gustav Klimt: Painting, Design and Modern Life in Vienna 1900′
Tate and the Liverpool Samba School are perfect partners for the night, bringing together the highly acclaimed exhibition revivifying the spirit of the era in which Klimt lived and worked, and the colour glitz and abandon of the Rio Carnaval.
‘Late at Tate’ is a special concept new on the cultural scene of Liverpool, bringing curators and academics, artists, musicians and performers in combined creative energy together around a visual arts show. With a chance to take in an exhibition after hours, dine, meet up with friends, and enjoy spectacular performances and thought provoking discussions in a world class setting, its a concept worthy of European Capital of Culture.
If you haven’t managed to battle the crowds for your ticket to the Klimt exhibition yet, take this opportunity to explore the show which seeks to give context to the exquisite works on display with artifacts from the era. Late at Tate adds a contemporary twist to the proceedings, animating the building with an eclectic and inspired selection of commissioned performers.
Don’t miss the tour led by Tobias Natter (renowned author and co-curator of the exhibition), focusing on Klimt’s golden period. Take in the interdisciplinary salon on art and architecture with experts Professors Peter Vergo, Pamela Robertson and Alan Crawford on the connections and comparisons between the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain and America and the Wiener Werkstätte in Austria.
With music and extravagant costume specially created to reflect the Klimt show, the Liverpool Samba School band will play visitors into the gallery against the backdrop of the illuminated evening docks. Enjoy dancing away to another animated performance later in the night , and DJ Conrad from Footprints will provide perfect Brasilian bossa, beats and breaks.
Also on offer is a screening of the Klimt biographical film, and a chance to catch a performance from French chanteuse Camille O’Sullivan, who sings the dramatic songs of Jacques Brel, Tom Waits and Nick Cave.
Tate Gallery Liverpool, Albert Dock
Thursday 28th August 2008 6pm -8pm
free admission, charges for salons, tours and talks
http://www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/late/14814.htm
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