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Empty floors, open spaces and unused stairs: a look around a deserted Barbican Centre – in photos

Fri 23rd October, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Owned, funded and managed by the City of London Corporation, the Barbican Centre performing arts centre was officially opened to the public by Queen Elizabeth II on 3 March 1982, …

London / news / photos / Places

Wonderful Welsh surrealism with Bedwyr Williams’ The Gulch at the Barbican Curve, London

Fri 14th October, 2016Thu 13th October, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’ve seen a fair few shows at The Barbican’s unusual Curve gallery, but The Gulch by Bedwyr Williams proved to be one of my favourites.

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In photos: Imran Qureshi – Where the Shadows are so Deep, The Curve, Barbican

Wed 1st June, 2016Tue 31st May, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I think I was perhaps spoiled by the wonderful Momentum installation at The Curve in the Barbican back in 2014, and set my expectations too high for Imran Qureshi’s new work, …

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Swirling mist and strange shifting lights at Momentum at The Curve, Barbican, London

Fri 25th April, 2014Fri 25th April, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located in a dark, curved corridor at the Barbican, Momentum’ is a fascinating installation that makes for a wonderfully disorientating experience.

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The disused Thameslink platforms at Barbican station, London

Mon 17th June, 2013Mon 17th June, 2013 - by editor - 3 Comments.

The former Thameslink railway tracks running through Barbican station now lie abandoned and covered in weeds, with metal gates blocking access at each end.

London / Places

OMA Progress architecture exhibition at the London Barbican

Mon 20th February, 2012Mon 20th February, 2012 - by editor - 2 Comments.

The first UK major show to showcase the work of co-founder Rem Koolhaas’ 37 year old architectural practice, OMA/Progress was a fascinating way to spend a rainy London Saturday afternoon.

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A spring strut through the Barbican estate, London

Thu 5th May, 2011Thu 5th May, 2011 - by editor - 7 Comments.

It has to be said that parts of it are looking a bit run down these days, although the vast Barbican estate in the City of London remains a desirable …

London / Places

A walk through the Barbican, London

Fri 3rd December, 2010Fri 7th January, 2011 - by editor - 7 Comments.

I love walking along the elevated walkways around the Barbican on a weekend when there’s barely a soul around.