Mass nude event to take over Brisbane landmark next month | Herald Sun
Next month, Brisbane's Story Bridge will host Spencer Tunick's latest nude art installation titled RISING TIDE, featuring thousands of participants celebrating diversity and the LGBTQIA+ community. Scheduled for October 27, the event will close the bridge to traffic, highlighting Tunick's commitment to large-scale, inclusive artworks. Additionally, his debut TIDE video exhibition will run at Brisbane Powerhouse from September 28 to November 10, showcasing previous works from his Brisbane visit.
Next month, Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge will host a unique art installation by renowned American photographer Spencer Tunick, featuring thousands of nude participants. This large-scale event, titled RISING TIDE, aims to celebrate diversity and the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community in Brisbane.
Details of the RISING TIDE Installation on Story Bridge
Set to take place on Sunday, October 27, the RISING TIDE installation will temporarily close Story Bridge to traffic as it showcases thousands of live nude figures. The event is designed to honor themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion within Brisbane's LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Tunick's past works in Australia have seen him gather participants at iconic locations such as the Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach.
Introduction of the TIDE Exhibition at Brisbane Powerhouse
Coinciding with the installation, Tunick will present his first Australian projected video exhibition from the TIDE series, which was created during his previous visit to Brisbane last year. This exhibition will be on display at Brisbane Powerhouse from September 28 to November 10, marking the first public showing of Tunick's work from this trip.
Spencer Tunick's Artistic Legacy and Participant Engagement
With over 30 years of experience, Spencer Tunick has orchestrated more than 100 installations globally, cultivating a robust following of individuals eager to participate in his artistic endeavors. His past installation at Bondi Beach in 2022 attracted 2,500 participants, while a 2010 event at the Sydney Opera House saw 5,000 eager subjects gather.
Tunick's Approach to Outdoor Installations
In his artistic practice, Tunick emphasizes a dynamic working style during installations, often beginning at dawn. Reflecting on this approach during a 2018 event in Melbourne, he noted the challenges of shooting in cold conditions while participants are nude, humorously likening his experience to feeling as though law enforcement is present. Individuals interested in joining the RISING TIDE artwork can register for participation through designated channels, while the TIDE Exhibition continues to run at Brisbane Powerhouse until early November.
