Journey through landscapes reshaped by extreme force in a new exhibition that brings together film and sculpture by North American artist Lucy Raven.
Focusing on the biggest dam removal and river restoration project in US history, Murderers Bar is the final instalment in Raven’s moving image series, The Drumfire. Using aerial and underwater imaging, the camera captures a landscape in flux, following the immense release of water as it carves its own path for the first time in over 100 years.
The exhibition also features a new kinetic light sculpture, Hardpan, commissioned in collaboration with the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston. Echoing Raven’s film work, the sculpture channels the monumental energy of industrial force – though this time, it’s the gallery that’s transformed, and we, the viewers, who feel its impact.
Following its debut at the Barbican, Lucy Raven: Rounds will open at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston in 2026.
Hardpan commissioned by Barbican, London and the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston. Murderers Bar co-commissioned by Vancouver Art Gallery and The Vega Foundation. Our thanks to Lisson Gallery for their support.
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Coinciding with our exhibition in The Curve, Lucy Raven: Rounds, we bring together contrasting films which explore industrial landscapes and their histories of exclusion and violence.
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Access
During the run of Lucy Raven: Rounds, we have a variety of access resources and information to help support your visit.
If you have any access requirements that you would like to discuss ahead of your visit, please email [email protected] or call 020 7101 1188 (Mon - Sun 10am-4pm).
Wheelchair Access
There is a lift into The Curve and the exit is on ground level.
Visual Story
A visual story of The Curve gallery can be requested here under the Visual Stories tab. There are two routes available: one from our Silk Street entrance and another route from Carpark 5 for those arriving via car.
Communication Cards – Pre planning your journey
We have communication cards to help you find your way around the building. We have digital copies you can access and/or print at home as well as printed copies in the centre available at our info desk and each ground floor venue. Please ask a member of staff if you need support locating your nearest pack.
Large Print Exhibition Text
We have large print guides of our exhibition text. These are available both digitally and printed. Click here to download the digital guide, or collect a printed version from our invigilator desk at the entrance of The Curve gallery.
The Curve
Location
The Curve is located on Level G and can be found at the bottom of the Silk Street entrance ramp, opposite the Barbican Shop.
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.
