IT’S one of the UK’s most well-known landmarks that attracts thousands of tourists every year. But have you ever wondered ...

Though locals may sigh at the sight of yet another film crew taking over their morning commute, there’s an undeniable pride ...

Residents warn the development would dominate the area, overshadow existing homes and undermine the character of one of the ...

To revitalize the world-famous arts and convention venue, the City of London Corporation has approved £25 million to launch the first stage of the Barbican Renewal Program. The Policy and Resources ...

Nestled in the heart of London’s financial and cultural nucleus lies one of the city’s most iconic residential estates: The Barbican. Often described as a ‘city within a city,’ the Barbican Estate ...

The beloved lakeside terrace at the Barbican, the most iconic example of midcentury Brutalism in London, has been given a surprising makeover courtesy of Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama. The ...

The 2025 edition of the event more than lives up to previous years with its enticing mix of old and new, young and old, ...

Covered in a patchwork of jute sacks: Mahama dressed the National Theatre of Ghana, Accra, in 2016 - © Ibrahim Mahama On a recent, damp morning in London, Ibrahim ...

Artists and collectives are pulling their programming from the Barbican Centre in London after a group of current and former staff released a dossier detailing an “inherently racist” working culture ...

Three years later than originally planned, London Brew made it to the Barbican stage. The star studded ensemble's concert tribute to Miles Davis' Bitches Brew (Columbia, 1970) had been intended to ...

Leading London cultural center The Barbican has extended its temporary closure until June 30, but in the meantime it is focusing on its online program. Nicholas Kenyon, The Barbican’s managing ...