Up late: that’s when all the best stuff happens. It’s true of watching music videos at home in your pyjamas after stumbling home from a big night, and it’s true of enjoying Japanese fashion delights in an art gallery with DJs setting the mood for a fun evening to come.
The Up Late series has been a popular aspect of the Gallery of Modern Art’s many shows, and for Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion, that trend looks certain to continue. On select Friday evenings until February, every visit to the exhibition is a complete sensory experience, with live performances, expert talks, Japanese-inspired food and bars, and a pop-up shop.
Outrageous outfits aside, it’s the music lineup that’s cause for excitement. A range of international, national and local acts are the headline attractions, spanning Japan’s Broken Doll, Shonen Knife and Cornelius presents salyu x salyu, UK’s Factory Floor, and Aussie acts Sampology, Oscar Key Sung, MTNS and Last Dinosaurs.