Highlights
How can art respond to change?
Explore this year's annual theme, The Art of Change, through performances, events and online content as we consider the role of the arts for change
The Art of Change Shorts
The Art of Change Shorts: Climate Change - Sois de Traca
Manchester-based duo Sois de Traca’s animated film imagines an alternative reality scenario and tackles the frightening themes of animal extinction, pollution, and climate change.
The Art of Change Shorts: Finding Your Voice - Bertil Nilsson
Director Bertil Nilsson meets three of the Barbican Young Creatives, Leon, Cleo and Georgia, to find out how creating art has helped them define their creativity and use their voice.
The Art of Change Shorts: Disability - Jenny Jokela
Illustrator and animator Jenny Jokela shares the story of paraclimber, Anoushé Husain as she talks about the concept of difference, confidence and reslience.
The Art of Change Shorts: Feminism - Helen Plumb
We follow the account of a woman who is grappling with the decision of whether or not she should embrace her body hair in public - a prickly subject...
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