Read, Watch & Listen

Trailblazing cellist Abel Selaocoe will share music from around the world during his 
Barbican Artist Spotlight residency.

Go behind the scenes of the RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro with Lighting Designer Jessica 
Hung Han Yun and Costume Designer Kimie Nakano.

Experimental musician Michael Rother has influenced artists such as David Bowie, Brian Eno, Radiohead and Sonic Youth. Ahead of a concert that explores his back catalogue, he tells us why making new music keeps him fresh.

We sat down with housing journalist Kieran Yates and film artist Ayo Akingbade to talk about London, creativity and community, in approach to our cinema season Artists in Residence, on our screens Mon 22 Jan—Thu 15 Feb 2024.

We chatted with costume designer Holly Waddington (The Great, Ginger and Rosa) about developing the outfits for Yorgos Lanthimos' new absurdist black comedy, Poor Things. 

For our latest Barbican Session, trumpeter Matilda Lloyd performs Flow by Benjamin Dean Taylor in our Garden Corridor. 

Crank up the tunes as you listen to resident Bootylicious DJ Randall Watson’s sensational playlist to get you ready for the night.

We spent the day with artist and poet Julianknxx in his workspace at 180 Studios.

We collaborated with Earthrise Studio to pay homage to the feminist front line of climate resistance.

Get to know sculptor Ranjani Shettar’s creative process and approach to her Conservatory commission Cloud Songs on the Horizon.

In this Barbican Sessions video, hear violinist Fenella Humphreys play Scottish composer Seonaid Aitken’s The Mad Piper, filmed on the stage of Milton Court Concert Hall.

To celebrate our exhibition Carrie Mae Weems: Reflections for Now, we were delighted to host the artist on Friday 23 June 2023 to give a keynote on her expansive career, style and inspirations.