Sam Kissajukian
Museum of Modernia
The show could be described as:
1. A stand up comedian building an art museum.
2. An art museum collapsing on a comedian.
During Brisbane Comedy Festival, a free solo exhibition of paintings by Sam Kissajukian will be showcased in the Underground Foyer at Brisbane Powerhouse. The descriptions are a show unto themselves.
Winner Adelaide Fringe – Mental Health Awareness Award 2024
Winner Adelaide Fringe Weekly Award – Comedy 2024
Winner Adelaide Fringe Weekly Award – Visual Art 2024
Winner ‘Best Comedy’ – Sydney Fringe 2023
Winner ‘NZ Touring Award’ – Melbourne Fringe 2023
Nominated ‘Best Comedy’ – Melbourne Fringe 2023
Winner ‘Weekly Comedy Award’ – Perth Fringe World 2023
Winner ‘Best Comedy’ – Sydney Fringe 2022
Winner ‘Directors Choice Award’ – Sydney Fringe 2022
★★★★★ “Comedy as an artistic statement of unlimited creative potential.” – Artshub, 2023
★★★★★ “So much more than comedy – it’s high art. The show deserves to be lauded far and wide.” – Glam Adelaide, 2023
★★★★★ “I laughed, I was enlightened and caught some great art.” – Mindshare.org, 2023
★★★★ “An exhilarating, wild, funny, jaw-dropping and eye-opening ride.” – The Age, 2023
PLEASE NOTE
Some discussion on topics around mental health.
There is a full lockout for this performance and latecomers will not be permitted.
Infants under the age of 2 not permitted.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sam focuses on combining art and comedy in new ways. He’s been a comedian for over a decade, having toured globally. Sam is also active as a visual artist with recent solo exhibitions in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Suitable for ages 15+
Contains adult themes
Contains coarse language