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Hiroshi Nagai: Paintings for Music surveys the relationship between Japan's city pop music and the paintings of esteemed illustrator Hiroshi Nagai. This is the first international solo exhibition of Nagai- whose cover art for Eiichi Ohtaki's A Long Vacation and numerous other iconic record jackets spearheaded Japan's city pop music culture. Since then- Nagai has collaborated with musicians and brands around the world- leaving his mark on contemporary culture and style.This exhibition explores an era that encapsulated the new young urban lifestyle in Tokyo through the lens of Nagai's paintings. His dreamy visual palette and associated city pop hits epitomised the cultural reverberations of Japan's economic boom- providing a soundtrack and aesthetic for young urbanites lusting after endless summers by the poolside and an indulgent city nightlife. Hiroshi Nagai: Paintings for Music presents 20 of the illustrator's original works spanning his career- as well as a collection of record jackets made for a variety of music styles from Japan and around the world- including soul- funk- pop- reggae- boogie and more.Presented by The Japan Foundation- Sydney in collaboration with FMCD Gallery Studio.

Join us for the one of a kind Halloween themed dinner.4 course + 4 themed cocktails served on the night and canapes served on arrival!Come dressed up and get the chance to win costume of the night.Covid-safe practices will be done during the event for your convenience.Reserve your spot here

Pantsula is a distinctive dance style that emerged during Apartheid in South Africa. This energetic and spontaneous dance expressions of black townships continue to amaze and inspire young people across the world. Zimbabwe-born dance artist Thubalethu Ndibali is an experienced Pantsula teacher who introduced this dance form to Shaun Parker & Company.In these one-hour weekly workshops- participants will gain important knowledge about the cultural context of Pantsula.Rooted in a spirit of empowerment and freedom- learning this Pantsula will help to build the participant's self-confidence. Through the learning of energetic- technical footwork- participants will benefit from a great physical and mental workout. In the intermediate level group- participants will develop their ability to retain choreography. The open class will open an opportunity for all dance lovers to gain a cultural understanding of Pantsula dance while learning the movements and techniques. Thuba will also bring in hip-hop street flavour to 'mix-up' the dance routines to ensure every class will be unique and fresh.Bookings available here Parents in NSW can apply for a Creative Kids voucher to participate for free.Sydney Moves with Shaun Parker & Company is fun series of school holiday and after-school dance workshops for young people and supported by the City of Sydney.

Sydney-based Maori dance artist Sam Beazley will take participants on a journey of exploring the history of hip-hop.

Winter school holiday yoga and dance workshop for young people aged 13 - 18 years

Exhibition and talk

Rainwater harvesting design is at the core of sustainable home design

New exhibition of joyful Australian illustrations

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