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.
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.