Join us for an evening of cocktails, canapés, and music to celebrate the first large-scale exhibition in the UK of the work of American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960—1988)
Explore the fascinating work of Jean-Michel Basquiat after hours at this special private view.
Drawing from international museums and private collections, Basquiat: Boom for Real brings together an outstanding selection of more than 100 works, many never before seen in the UK, including a partial reconstruction of the first body of work that Basquiat exhibited, made for Diego Cortez’s watershed group show New York / New Wave at PS1 in 1981.
Nudge Member Reader Offer Only
The Nudge member guest list is now full up for this event. If you would like to be added to the wait list please email Barbican Membership.
Tickets are limited so must be booked in advance
Our Members' private views are always very well subscribed. If you have tickets that you are no longer able to use please do let us know so that someone else can come along instead. Email us at Barbican. Membership.
Please note there are no bags (including handbags) or photography allowed within the exhibition. There is a free cloakroom is available adjacent to the entrance of the gallery.
This exhibition has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Basquiat Exhibition Circle and our sponsors, NET-A-PORTER, PHILLIPS and tp bennett. The public programme is funded by Cockayne Grants for the Arts, a donor-advised fund of the London Community Foundation. The development of this exhibition was supported in part by an Art Fund Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Research Grant. Outdoor Media Partner: Jack Arts. Hotel partner: ACE Hotels.
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Conservatory
Location
The Barbican Conservatory is located on Level 3, if you’re coming from inside the main Barbican building.
From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for the Conservatory.
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.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
The Conservatory is on the gallery floor (level 3), reached via the main lifts. Access Automatic glass doors (120cm wide) lead outside from the gallery floor and continue down a ramp (1:12). The Conservatory is on your right, entered through double doors (135cm wide). The Sculpture Court is on your left, up three steps or via a ramp.
Mobility
Limited access for wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility due to steps in some areas.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
