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Join us after hours and get behind the scenes of RE/SISTERS, Julianknxx and Ranjani Shettar at an evening of art, talks, drinks and workshops.
Explore two new exhibitions RE/SISTERS: A Lens on Gender and Ecology and Julianknxx: Chorus in Rememory of Flight after hours at this Members' Late.
Explore the Conservatory with a drink and marvel at spectacular suspended sculptures that form the new commission Ranjani Shettar: Cloud songs on the horizon. Get creative at a banner-making or poetry-writing workshop led by Art from Heart. Join a drumming performance and perform your poems at an open mic. Hear from the experts at curator talks, browse the Shop with a 20% discount and more.
Find out more about what's on below or download our schedule to plan how to make the most of your evening.
This event is open to Members and Members Plus and up to three guests. Guests will require their own ticket.
The event will run 6-9.30pm; the exhibitions will open at 6:30pm.
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What's On
RE/SISTERS: A Lens on Gender and Ecology
Art Gallery, 6.30-9pm
A major group exhibition exploring the relationship between gender and ecology, highlighting the systemic links between the oppression of women and the degradation of the planet.
Visit the RE/SISTERS exhibition page
Julianknxx: Chorus in Rememory of Flight
Curve, 6.30-9pm (Members-only view from 7pm)
Poet, artist and filmmaker Julianknxx explores themes of inheritance, loss and belonging as he crosses the boundaries between written word, music and visual art.
Visit the Julianknxx exhibition page
Ranjani Shettar: Cloud songs on the horizon
Conservatory, 6-9.30pm
Marvel at five new, large-scale suspended sculptures across the Conservatory space. Shettar’s sculptures are each handcrafted by the artist and draw inspiration from the complexity of nature – using a range of materials and techniques that have been adapted from traditional Indian crafts.
RE/SISTERS Curator Talk
Garden Room, 7-7.15pm
Curatorial Assistant Colm Guo-Lin Peare joins us for an introductory talk to this major group exhibition. They'll highlight key themes and address its significance both historically and in society today.
Julianknxx Curator Talk
Garden Room, 7.45-8pm
Assistant Curator Inês Geraldes Cardoso gives an insight into the highly personal, boundary-crossing work of Julianknxx. She'll discuss the curatorial choices made to highlight the collaborative, interdisciplinary nature of his work.
Sisterhood Eco-Banner Workshop
Conservatory Terrace, 6-9pm (drop-in)
You're invited to take part in the collaborative crafting of a protest banner. Paint a tapestry with fellow Members drawing on your responses to RE/SISTERS. Art From Heart's co-founders Judit Prieto and Beatriz Perez guide the session. As artists and facilitators they'll assist you with contributing to the piece. Join the movement for gender and environmental justice at this collective art-making session for all.
Poetry Workshop
Conservatory Well, 6-8pm (workshop sessions at 6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm)
Express your thoughts and emotions through guided writing tasks led by poet and educator Charlynne Delsol. She’ll help you engage with the themes in Julianknxx’s work by exploring poetry as a medium for reflection.
Drumming Performance & Poetry Open Mic
Garden Room, 8-9pm
There'll be an opportunity to share your writing at a relaxed open mic after the workshop. Accompanying the poetry readings will be a performance from drummer Seneke Sillah. He'll guide you in trying out the djembe and sabar drums to unite spoken word with percussion.
About Art from Heart
Art from Heart is a women-led, non-profit, London-based arts organisation that curates multidisciplinary exhibitions and events with socio-cultural purposes. It was co-founded by artists Judit Prieto and Beatriz Perez to advocate for women and environmental issues and to engage audiences through 'artivism'.
Get a flavour of what to expect on the night. Check out our reinvented life drawing class with AZEEMA.
Complimentary G&T samples with Sipsmith
Garden Room, 6-9.30pm
Enjoy a complimentary G&T sample from our friends at Sipsmith and sip away among the wonderful flora and fauna of the Conservatory. While stocks last.
Head to the Lounge to escape the hustle and bustle of the Centre and enjoy a drink from our themed menu. Come down between 5-6pm for Happy Hour and enjoy two of the same cocktails for £15. Open until 9.30pm.
Enjoy 20% off in the The Art Gallery Shop on level 3 and the Barbican Shop on level G (open until 9pm). Just show your ticket or Member's card at the till.
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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.