Sarasota Art Museum, Bistro Pop-Up Nights
Experience the convergence of gastronomy and art like never before at the Sarasota Art Museum during the Bistro Pop-Up Nights on October 9 and November 6. During these intimate and immersive evenings, enjoy an after-hours tour of the museum at 5:30 p.m. followed by a three-course dinner curated by Chef Kaytlin Dangaran and the expert team of culinarians at Constellation Culinary Group at 6:30 p.m. inspired by the highlighted exhibition. Please see details for each event below.
Bistro is the seasonal, chef-driven restaurant operated by Constellation Culinary Group at the Sarasota Art Museum. The Pop-Up Nights is a monthly series at the Sarasota Art Museum where guests can explore the museum in an intimate setting where they can discover art, history, culture and culinary techniques. Each menu draws inspiration from the museum exhibits and is curated by Chef Kaytlin Dangaran. She’s the driving force behind the restaurant’s seasonal farm-to-table dining approach and elevates the museum experience with art-inspired menus, drawing inspiration from her diverse culinary experience and background.
Timaeus and the Nations by Tammy Nguyen – October 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy an immersive look into the Timaeus and the Nations exhibition by Tammy Nguyen, a renowned multimedia artist with works displayed across the globe. The body of work explores themes of world order, nationhood and the boundaries of national identity. Influenced by Plato’s dialogue Timaeus and the global maritime practice of “Flags of Convenience”, where merchant vessels register in one country but fly the flag of another for regulatory benefits. Nguyen utilizes this lens to illuminate the creation and destruction of national identity and the pursuit of an elegant world order in the 21st century. The paintings depict a spectrum of leadership figures, ranging from statesman to pirates, and investigate the concept of Demiurge, the divine craftsman in Timaeus who, with mathematics, reason and faith, created the cosmos, physical world and its beings. Anchored by her striking artist book 2:4:8, handcrafted from the sewing pattern of a vintage naval uniform and designed to open in three ways, and accompanied by her 23 embroidered tapestries from the colors and flags of 46 participating nations, the exhibit highlights profound and philosophical questioning of world order, leadership, nationhood and the arbitrary construction of national identity through symbols.
Following the tour, guests will dine on a four-course dinner by chef Kaytlin Dangaran and the expert team of culinarians at Constellation Culinary Group.
For $100/person indulge in dishes that incorporate colors, flavors and textures to create an immersive artistic and culinary experience like:
- Amuse Bouche: Bay Scallop Ceviche with Orchid, Toasted Coconut, and Yuzu Essence
- Appetizer: Green Curry with Seasonal Fall Vegetables
- Entrée: Jerk-Spiced Chicken with Kohlrabi Aligot and Pea Shoots
- Dessert: Tres Leches Cake topped with Cinnamon Whipped Cream and Edible Flowers.
- Add to the festivities and enhance your experience with the additional wine pairings priced at $30 per person.
Reservations are required and can be made HERE and more information about Tammy Nguyen and her exhibit can be found HERE.
Chromatic Blush by Claire Ashley – November 6 at 5:30 p.m.
Combine stunning art, delectable dishes and great company for a night at the museum to remember at the Sarasota Art Museum’s Pop-Up Night November 6 at 6:30pm! Starting with an optional gallery tour at 5:30pm, enjoy an immersive look into the Chromatic Blush exhibition by Claire Ashley, a Scottish-born, Chicago-based artist with works displayed across the globe. Visitors can expect lumpy, colorful and unconventional inflatables that challenge conventional notions of taste, beauty, and fine art. Mirroring the human body’s contrasting states of tension and release, inhaling and exhaling, the sculptures are a metaphor for our own physical existence. The good-humored and accessible work by Ashely defies traditional categorizations and melds life and art in a playful way while also provocatively questioning cultural norms. Ashley invites viewers to be transported to her imagined evolutionary moment in a future where hybrid organisms roam, with the bizarre and voluminous installations accompanied by an evocative soundscape composed by her frequent collaborator, Joshua Patterson for a truly immersive experience prompting viewers to ask themselves what it means to truly be alive in an ever-evolving world.
Following the tour, guests will dine on a four-course dinner by chef Kaytlin Dangaran and the expert team of culinarians at Constellation Culinary Group.
For $100/person indulge in dishes that incorporate colors, flavors and textures to create an immersive artistic and culinary experience like:
- Amuse Bouche: Pani Puri with Saffron, Pickled Red Beet, Radish, and Herb-Infused Green Aioli
- Appetizer: Borscht with Egg and Chive
- Entrée: Branzino en Papillote with Blood Orange and Heirloom Beets
- Dessert: Passionfruit-Mango and Chocolate with Cotton Candy Cloud.
- Add to the festivities and enhance your experience with the additional wine pairings priced at $30 per person.
Reservations are required and can be made HERE and more information about Claire Ashley and her exhibit can be found HERE. Enjoy the tantalizing coalescence of beautiful art and delicious food October 6th at Sarasota Art Museum’s renowned Bistro!