Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission St
415.978.2787
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Nick Cave, Photo: James Prinz
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Opens Friday Mar 27, 2009 (8–11pm)
Mar 28, 2009 – July 5, 2009
Thursdays (noon–8pm)
Fridays–Sundays (noon–5pm)
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- Price
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$7 / $15 (opening night)
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In an exhibit that the New York Times labeled "must be seen to be believed," dancer and visual artist Nick Cave (not to be confused with the musician of the same name) debuts his hand-sewn collection of Soundsuits. The outfits are wearable art that draws on elements as diverse as African ceremonial garb and runway haute couture, and their aesthetics alone are worth a gander; but it's once the suits start to move that the real magic happens. Cave's design expertise, combined with his penchant for found materials, results in suits that, when worn, produce sounds both ethereal and spooky. Visit on a day that features free Soundsuit demonstrations, and you will literally see (and hear) art in motion.
