We belong to an incredible ecosystem. One species among millions of others, striving to live together in a delicate balance.
It’s a vital connection, and one we can’t afford to lose. It’s time to look at our world – the natural world – in different ways.
Join us on an immersive exploration of radical ideas for the way we live. Where technology brings us closer to nature, and indigenous insight reconnects us to our roots. Enter the story of our future, with perspectives spanning art, science, activism – and more.
Imagine sitting down to eat, next to diners from other species. Commuting through a rewilded city, over a bridge made of roots. Immersing yourself in the magnificent underground world of soil.
Created with guest curators Caroline Till and Kate Franklin, discover dynamic responses to the climate emergency. Engage with our shared habitat like never before.
It’s Our Time on Earth. What are we going to do with it?
An exhibition conceived and curated by Barbican International Enterprises
Co-produced by Musée de la civilisation, Québec City, Canada
Booking fees
£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
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Introducing Our Time on Earth
Have you ever wondered how we can live on the planet in a way that doesn't destroy the very ecosystems we need to thrive?
Our Time on Earth family activities
Download our printable family sheet with questions, puzzles and activities for kids
We are the Earth: a letter from Indigenous leaders
This letter, entitled We are the Earth was written by Indigenous activists from Brazil, Sônia Guajajara and Célia Xakriabá, in collaboration with Earthrise
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Schools
Join us with your school on an interactive journey through ideas from around the world and the curriculum, with our recent exhibition about the climate emergency.
Download our free teacher handout for Our Time on Earth
Bring Our Time on Earth into the classroom with our series of classroom resources that go further into specific artworks in the exhibition.
Please email [email protected] for enquiries.
Sustainability Manifesto
Our Time on Earth gives us an opportunity to pilot new ways of sustainable working at the Barbican. Initiated and led by Guest Curators Caroline Till and Kate Franklin with support from Julie’s Bicycle, we have developed a set of guidelines for sustainable touring exhibitions and asked all our partners and collaborators to sign up to our sustainability commitment to ensure all involved in delivery of the exhibition are working to the highest possible environmental standards. We are developing this practice in collaboration with other departments as part of our five-year sustainability strategy that will be published in early 2022.
With thanks to:
with special thanks to Professor Henrietta Moore
