In the context of their Art Now commission, artist duo Hylozoic/Desires (Himali Singh Soin & David Soin Tappeser) present a new performance entitled The Salt March. Featuring a new score for a brass quartet, the piece responds to our present histories with the loving force of non-violent protest.
Following the story of the film installation, The Hedge of Halomancy, a salt-divining courtesan leads a procession of brass players dressed in re-appropriated East India Company uniforms through the galleries. Inspired by the ubiquitous Indian wedding bands, this performance reflects on the legacies and entanglements of Empire and its colonies. Here, a contemporary score becomes a form of resistance, celebration and unification in a time of erasure, grief and division.
The Art Now exhibition will be open for viewing from 18.30. The performance will begin at 19.00.
Art Now is supported by The Bukhman Foundation. With additional support from the Art Now Supporters Circle and Tate Americas Foundation.
This event is organised by Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational in partnership with Hyundai Motor, with additional support from The Performance Activation Fund: Catherine Petitgas.