WED 14 AUG 2019, 13.00 - 13.30 | GAIKA
Hear of Gaika’s explorations in making the exhibit Heaters 4 the 2 Seaters, an installation that considers today’s economic and geopolitical climate from a subversive and satirical perspective.
GAIKA, born Gaika Tavares, is a musician known for his futuristic beats and conceptual art. Born in London to parents from Grenada and Jamaica, he has forged a solo career as one of the leading voices in British rap. GAIKA has released two independent mixtapes—Machine and Security—as well as a Warp Records-released EP, Spaghetto and a series of releases on his own concept label The Spectacular Empire. His album Basic Volume came out to critical acclaim in 2018. His installation SYSTEM at Somerset House told the history of sound system culture and challenged the media perception of carnival by showcasing stories, characters, statistics and the under-celebrated sound system culture of Carnival and beyond. GAIKA is the Political Editor at large for Dazed & Confused magazine and a Somerset House Studios resident artist.