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Basquiat: Boom for Real Family Workshops

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Basquiat Boom for Real Family Workshops

Join us for a series of family workshops celebrating Basquiat: Boom for Real.

Free with a valid exhibition ticket, drop in. Limited availability.

Collaborative Collage and Drawing Workshop 
Saturday 11 November, 1–4pm
Inspired by the street art scene of 80s New York, Join illustrator Maria Midttun to create collages and drawings, swapping places to continue where someone left off to contribute to an ever-changing piece as the workshop goes on.

Animation Workshop
Saturday 9 December, 1–4pm
Drawing inspiration from Basquiat’s playful, expressive and enigmatic paintings, Visual artist and animator Reza Ben Gajra joins us to create Basquiat-esque characters, bringing them to life using stop-motion animation.

Pocket Notebook Workshop
Saturday 13 January, 1–4pm
Create your own pocket notebook in this DIY workshop inspired by Basquiat’s collection of notebooks and handmade postcards. Get hands on with washi tape, magazines and crayons to explore and play with various scrapbooking techniques such as collage, drawing and writing.

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Location
The Art Gallery is located on Level 3 and can be accessed by stairs and lifts from Level G or via the Sculpture Court if coming from outside. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.