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Ranjani Shettar

RANJANI SHETTAR

Cloud Songs On The Horizon Barbican 12 April–14 July 2024 London
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Barbican Conservatory hosts a spectacular new site-specific commission by Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar.

Cloud songs on the horizon is the artist’s first major institutional show in Europe and features five new, large-scale suspended sculptures across the entirety of the Conservatory space.

Shettar’s sculptures are each handcrafted by the artist and draw inspiration from the complexity of nature – using a range of materials including wood, stainless steel, muslin, lacquer and techniques that have been adapted from traditional Indian crafts.

Special late-night openings on Fridays offer visitors a chance to explore the much-loved tropical oasis after hours, and we’ll be announcing dates when the space will be open exclusively for community and school groups to enjoy.

Ranjani Shettar: Cloud songs on the horizon is free and will be available to visit until July 2024.

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About the Artist

Ranjani Shettar’s works speak with their own unique and elegant language. Refusing to be placed in any preexisting category or a singular viewpoint they seem to emanate a latent force, transforming any place they inhabit. Given the scale and magnitude of their effect, Ranjani’s works often begin in small and surprisingly simple ways—emerging most often from her interest in her materials.

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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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London Barbican Centre, Silk Street
Barbican contemporary art institution in London United Kingdom
Barbican
Silk Street, London, United Kingdom
http://www.barbican.org.uk

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