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Spring at the Barbican

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A woman stands in front of a recreation of Picasso's Guernica.

Installation view, Beatriz González at the Barbican, London, 25 Feb - 10 May 2026. Image credit - Barbican Art Gallery, David Parry © Beatriz González

As we look forward to spring, we spotlight ideas of land, lineage and the handing down of artistic traditions. Colombian women artists and musicians draw inspiration from the rich traditions and history of their country, with the first UK retrospective of painter Beatriz González and a large-scale outdoor commission from Delcy Morelos later in the spring. 

Elsewhere, we highlight Iceland through music, celebrate craft traditions from around the world and present some site-specific performances while we renew our Theatre.

Enjoy!

Exhibitions

A painted curtain hangs in a gallery. On it, men and women in cocktail dress look forward.

Beatriz González

25 Feb – 10 May

The first UK retrospective of the iconic Colombian artist, whose bold work explores the power and impact of the images we encounter every day.

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Lynda Benglis standing next to one her sculpture titled Ghost Dance/Pedmarks. It is a large, gold, torso-like form hanging on a white wall.

Encounters: Giacometti x Lynda Benglis

12 Feb – 31 May

Works by contemporary artist Lynda Benglis and 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti are displayed together for the first time in this major new exhibition, the third in Encounters: Giacometti.

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Delcy Morelos

Delcy Morelos

15 May – 31 Jul

A new commission takes root in our Sculpture Court, as Delcy Morelos explores our relationship to the planet with a site-specific installation made of soil, clay and fragrant spices.

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Music

classical_2026_Abel Selaocoe tracing echoes image

Mohopolo/Ancestral Memory Weekend

23 – 26 Apr

South African artist Abel Selaocoe goes back to his roots for this specially-curated weekend, inviting guests from his homeland to gather in an act of remembrance of their shared history.

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Cinema

Two women lie on the ground, their hair is plaited together

The Old Ways

22 Mar – 16 May

A selection of documentaries celebrating craft traditions from around the world - from foraging for plants for natural dyes; making ceremonial candles in Mexico; quilting in Alabama; and a rare Romanian mushroom craft.

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Theatre

Belarus Free Theatre's co artistic directors stand in a kitchen and look at the camera.

Scene Change

20 Jan – 12 Apr

A season of transformative performances and gatherings in unexpected places, featuring world-renowned companies.

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