Discover how leading poets, artists and writers express what matters most through endangered texts, new poems and striking visual scripts in this foyer exhibition.
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Voiced: Endangered Voices Listening Trail
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Explore a sound trail of endangered languages in hidden spaces across the Barbican, created by sonic artist Jamie Perera.
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Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel
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Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience.
Davel Patel practitioner
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Architecture on Stage: Al-Jawad Pike
Jessam Al-Jawad and Dean Pike join us to discuss their architecture practice and their 2024 Stirling Prize-shortlisted Chowdhury Walk, a terrace of affordable social rent homes in Hackney.
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Andreas Malm in Conversation
Best-selling author and activist Andreas Malm leads a vital discussion on the climate crisis, exploring how we can act and come together with hope for change.
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David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time
Known for his acclaimed documentaries Black and British: A Forgotten History and A House Through Time,David Olusoga offers remarkable storytelling in this powerful and enlightening social narrative.
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Olivia Laing in conversation with Charlie Porter
Join acclaimed author and thinker Olivia Laing for the launch of The Silver Book, a gripping new novel set in the turbulent world of 1970s Italian cinema.
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In Conversation with Gareth Southgate
In this rare evening, Southgate will take to the stage alongside a special guest host, to celebrate his new book Dear England: Lessons in Leadership.
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Maria Alyokhina (Pussy Riot) in Conversation with James Ball
Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina joins award-winning investigative journalist James Ball to discuss her memoir Political Girl and her fight against authoritarianism.
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An Evening with Margaret Atwood
Join us for a very special evening as we welcome back our dear friend, one of literature's most fearless voices, Margaret Atwood, celebrating her long-awaited memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts.
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aja monet: Live reading and Q&A with presenter Zakia Sewell
Join us for an unforgettable evening of poetry and conversation with acclaimed surrealist blues poet aja monet, hosted by broadcaster and writer, Zakia Sewell.
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Cory Doctorow with Sarah Wynn-Williams
Is life online getting worse and worse? Leading tech critic and science fiction author, Cory Doctorow shares strategies for how we might reclaim the internet.
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Writing Ecologies: 16 Nov
Step into our lush Conservatory and explore how writing can deepen our connection to the natural world in this workshop led by an established author.
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Don McCullin – War and Peace
Don McCullin survived the Blitz and braved bullets in Vietnam and Afghanistan. Now Britain’s greatest photo journalist joins us to celebrate his 90th birthday.
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Fabian Almazan in Conversation with Jo Lawry
Discover how music and environmentalism intersect in this intimate conversation with acclaimed jazz pianist Fabian Almazan, as he speaks to Guildhall School's Head of Jazz Dr Jo Lawry.
