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What's happening across the weekend?
The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975-1998 (5 Oct-5 Jan): This was a historical period of social upheaval, economic collapse and rapid urbanisation. Normal life continued, and artists documented history as well as intimate moments. The artworks on show – about friendship, desire, family, religion, violence, caste, community, protest – are deeply personal documents from a period of huge change.
Explore the same period through film with Rewriting the Rules: Pioneering Indian Cinema after 1970 (3 Oct-12Dec). These films were created during the emergence of 'Parallel Cinema' – one of South Asia’s first post-colonial film movements. 11 films span from documentary to narrative drama, to more experimental pieces.
Indulge your senses in Indian classical music at Darbar Festival (24—27 Oct), returning for a 19th year with a magical mix of emerging raw young talent, master performers making their UK debut performances as well as world class legends, maestros and maestras. Yoga, breathwork and meditation sessions will be happening throughout the centre. Plus, there'll be a Pop-Up Market in our foyer, featuring small, independent, culturally-diverse businesses.
Summer at the Barbican
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Listen: Darbar Festival on Spotify
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Darbar on Spotify
A selection of songs to introduce you to the variety of world-class Indian Classical musicians performing at this year's Darbar Festival.