Cuisine and art come together in an unusual workshop that combines an introductory Argentine tango class with instruction on how to prepare Peruvian ceviche (white fish cured in fresh limejuice with onion, garlic and spices), you will discover the sublime truth that raw fish and a close embrace share a common sentiment. The first hour is spent learning basic tango skills and figures, while the second hour is spent exploring the smells, colors and tastes of Peruvian ceviche. The last hour is for eating and dancing, with an occasional toast. Participants are encouraged to bring their own wine and beverages.

As part of their BAN 5 residency, the Red Poppy Art House (RPAH) explores the power that small spaces hold as vibrant centers where artists gather, create and make their home. Conceived as an on-site neighborhood experiment in cultural innovation, the RPAH acts as a meeting ground for artists of all disciplines, while engaging the complex social and economic issues of the arts landscape. In YBCA’s Room for Big Ideas (RBI), the Art House presents a month-long program of artists spanning disciplines and musical traditions of Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, joining the traditional to the contemporary, and exploring the ways in which design and arrangement of physical space invariably come to represent, if not impose, our values in material form.

This Public Program is supported by a generous grant from The Wallace Foundation.