First Fridays: No god but God

Stay up late on the first Friday of every month and enjoy a curated program of live music, performances, talks and tours.

This First Friday, open the door on the art of Islam. Take a tour of the new display No god but God: The Art of Islam, hear from James Bennett, Curator of Asian Art in conversation with invited scholars of Muslim art, then experience the spiritual sound of the Oud played by Syrian master musician, Zuhir Naji.

5pm & 7pm
Guided Tours
Choose your own adventure and take a tour of No god but God: The Art of Islam or a collection tour highlighting Honor Freeman and other contemporary South Australian artists.
Where: Meet in the Atrium

7pm
AUSLAN Tour
Deaf & Hard of Hearing visitors are invited to join an Auslan interpreted tour – Stories in Art.
Where: Meet in the Atrium

From 5.30pm
Musical Performance
Experience the transcendent sound of the Oud while you wander the Gallery’s first major display of Islamic art which encompasses a geographical span extending from Morocco to Australia. The Oud will be played by Syrian master musician Zuhir Naji.
Where: Gallery 19

From 5pm
DJ - NELYA
Bringing positive politics into music Nelya will play a selection of music with a Middle Eastern café vibe.
Where: Sculpture courtyard

6pm
Art Of Islam
Join us for an in-conversation with James Bennett, Curator of Asian Art and Dr Muchammadun, professor in Community Development Studies in the Department of Islamic Community Development, State Islamic University of Mataram, Indonesia for an insightful talk surrounded by the works of art on display in No god but God: The Art of Islam.
Where: Gallery 19