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Concrete And Clay Barbican 27 August–31 December 2024 London
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This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.

Created using the Centre’s original materials, this display presents a changing selection of stories and objects from the Archive. The centrepiece is a rarely seen, 1:22-scale model of the Centre and Estate.

Working with Google Arts and Culture, we have also catalogued and digitised thousands of architectural plans, drawings, photos, objects and leaflets. These collections can be viewed on our Google Arts and Culture page, or on a touchscreen in the exhibition.

The Barbican Archive Team is beginning the process of recording and reflecting on the centre’s histories. This display will keep changing, highlighting different stories, showcasing different objects. Maybe you’ve got something you’d like to donate to the Archive, something you think belongs in this space? Get in touch on [email protected]

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About the Gallery

The Barbican is a world-renowned arts and learning hub in the City of London, celebrated for its striking Brutalist architecture and multidisciplinary programming. Opened in 1982 as part of the larger Barbican Estate, it has become a cultural landmark, bringing together visual arts, music, theatre, dance, film, and education under one roof.

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Silk Street
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Monday – Sunday, 9.30am – 11pm
Bank Holidays, 12 – 11pm
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London Barbican Centre, Silk Street
Barbican contemporary art institution in London United Kingdom
Barbican
Silk Street, London, United Kingdom
http://www.barbican.org.uk

Opening hours
Monday – Sunday, 9.30am – 11pm
Bank Holidays, 12 – 11pm
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