Credit Thomas Adank, Barbican Immersive
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Content Notes
This exhibition included varying sound levels, some narrow spaces, and shifting light that may have affected viewers who were sensitive to light or have photosensitive epilepsy.
A small number of costumes included animal-derived materials.
The exhibition explored perspectives on climate and technology, and included occasional references to threats of violence and drug use.
In Other Worlds and AI
Liam's studio and team used established entertainment industry VFX workflows to help visualise the alternative futures featured in this exhibition. While some AI-enabled tools which are now standard within these workflows formed part of the production process, all the works in the exhibition were conceived and created by artist Liam Young and his collaborators, using live action footage in combination with digital modelling, compositing, physical modelmaking and costumery. The audio stories were written by various collaborators and were voiced by actors including Diego Luna, Jeffrey Wright, Maxine Peake, Richard Ayoade, and Jordan Stephens.
Exhibition Policies
Please do not touch the artworks.
Photography without flash is welcomed.
All bags will be checked before entry.
Food or drink is not permitted in the space.
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult and should be supervised at all times.
Collaborators
Writers
Lisa Joy (Westworld, Fallout), Jane Wu (Blue Eye Samurai), Claire G. Coleman (Terra Nullius), Kim Stanley Robinson (The Ministry for the Future), Chen Qiufan (Ai 2041), Natasha Wanganeen (Rabbit Proof Fence), researcher, writer and academic Kate Crawford, British space scientist and broadcaster Dame Dr Maggie Aderin (host of BBC’s Sky at Night) and environmental social scientist Holly Jean Buck
Documentaries
Future Present: a series of documentaries highlighting global advancements in renewable energy, climate repair and automated agriculture
Costumes
Emmy-nominated designer Ane Crabtree (The Handmaid’s Tale, The Sopranos, Westworld)
Voices
Diego Luna (Rogue One, Andor, Y tu mamá también), Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction, The Ides of March, Casino Royale), Maxine Peake (I Swear, Shameless), British space scientist and broadcaster Dame Dr Maggie Aderin (host of BBC’s Sky at Night), BAFTA-winning actor and director Richard Ayoade, Alma Pöysti (Fallen Leaves), Denise Gough (Andor), Natasha Wanganeen (Rabbit Proof Fence), Adam Young (Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), Jordan Stephens and Shannon Woodward (Westworld).
Music and soundscapes
Forest Swords, Emel Mathlouthi, Lyra Pramuk, Alex Somers, the Iwiri First Nations Choir, Space Afrika, Julianna Barwick, Ben Frost and Eleanor Jawurlngali
Graphic Design
Neasden Control Centre (Stephen Smith)
Liam Young
Liam Young is an artist, director, and BAFTA-nominated producer who creates imaginary worlds as a way of thinking through the futures we fear, desire, and are already making. His visionary films and speculative landscapes act as rehearsals for the world to come, spaces capable of holding both our wildest aspirations and our most unsettling truths, where fiction becomes a tool for navigating the environmental urgencies of the present. Described by the BBC as “the man designing our futures,” Young also extends this worldbuilding practice across the film, television, and video games industries, crafting stories that remind us that the future is not a distant inevitability but an act of collective imagination.
His films, designs and costumes have been collected internationally by museums such as the MoMA in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Victoria & Albert Museum. He wrote, designed, and directed the sci-fi film Planet City and is the subject of his TED Talk, now watched by almost 3 million viewers. In parallel to his work in art and entertainment he is in demand as one of the world’s leading futurists consulting on next generation technologies and design strategies for clients such as Nike, BMW, Google, Sony, Microsoft and NASA JPL.
Watch the trailer
In Other Worlds: Trailer
Want to see more? Watch the trailer to get a peek inside the exhibition.
Access
Access
During the run of In Other Worlds, we had a variety of access resources and information to help support guests' visit.
If guests had any access requirements that they wished to discuss ahead of your visit, we encouraged them to email [email protected] or call 020 7101 1188 (Mon - Sun 10am-4pm).
Wheelchair Access
In Other Worlds was accessible by the Silk Street Entrance.
BSL, Audio Described & Relaxed Views
In Other Worlds BSL Led Tour - Thu 2 Jul 7.30pm
In Other Worlds Audio Described Tour - Thu 23 Jul 10am
Visual Stories
A visual story of In Other Worlds was available here.
Communication Cards – Pre planning your journey
We had communication cards to help guests find their way around the building. We had digital copies visitors could access and/or print at home as well as printed copies in the Centre available at our info desk on Level G.
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.
