Ari Tampubolon, MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS: THE A.R.I. WORLD TOUR 2020, 2021.

Summer Studio: Museum Highlights, The A.R.I. World Tour 2020

Ari Tampubolon

14–23 Jan 2021

After sold out shows at SEVENTH Gallery and KINGS-Artist Run, Ari Tampubolon will perform hit songs from their “Make Love (In This Institution)” album at Blindside, the final stop of their 2020 A.R.I. tour. A farewell dance to the once-essential institution of art. Tickets out now.

Dearest Blindside,

I understand I have promised you a catalogue essay to be developed as part of this project. However, the numerous attempts I’ve made to write about my own work have been unsuccessful and have often ended in a rather lengthy YouTube binge of music videos. Don’t get me wrong, I feel no guilt. Quite frankly, I’ve been rather exhausted practicing my voice and body every day for the past month in preparation for this. Performing the role of artist in a space that often isn’t as welcoming for me. Especially considering I am a straight cis white male with blonde features. Perhaps that is all I can give you and no more. I just wanted to have a fun time with the institution, maybe do some light social climbing for the sake of my career too. That’s alright with you, yeah?

Kind Regards,

Ari Tampubolon

Onsite, Exhibition, Residency, Performance, Summer Studio

Overview

Key Dates

Residency: 20 Dec 2020–13 Jan 2021

Closing: 23 Jan 2021, 6am–8am

Acknowledgment

This program takes place on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded - this land is stolen land. We pay respects to Wurundjeri Elders, past, present and emerging, to the Elders from other communities and to any other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders who might encounter or participate in the program.

Biographies

Ari Tampubolon is an artist, performer, critic, writer, and superfan of K-pop girl group, Twice.