Passing Parade

Overview

A lot of noise has been made about Alaska Project's innovative use of urban space. (It's literally underground, in a former mechanic's garage in a Kings Cross car park). The gallery is no slouch in the curatorial department either — one year into its existence, Alaska continues to program consistently engaging and intelligent contemporary art. This final show for the year, Passing Parade, has been pulled together by curator Joel Mu and presents video, performance, installation, mural, and sculpture to explore ideas from the fringe. You may have seen the work of Indigenous mural artist Reko Rennie’s work recently blazed in neon, geometric diamonds across Taylor Square as part of Art & About. Artists Zehra Ahmed, Sarah Contos, the Motel Sisters, and George Tilliankas also feature in a show that promises to be a regular hurricane of unblinking, raw, political art on the edge.

Our recommendation? Make a night of it and check out the Kings Cross Festival. There'll be works by artists Bridie Connell and Samuel Hodge, roving musos, and retailers and cafes will be open late. It’s all part of a big week of art, community, music, markets and food, and just one of the community-oriented initiatives aimed at changing the conversation and the culture of the Cross.

Image: The Motel Sisters A Yarn With Brendan Carn 2011 (still) video photography: Shari Pierce. Image courtesy and © the artists