Concrete Garden: Fertile Ground
Step inside our tropical oasis for a day of readings, talks and workshops on plants and fertile ground.
From discussions on allotments to Gaia theory and permaculture to DIY workshops on making your own plants grow, we look to the origins of life and how we look after it, all set within the living, breathing ecosystem of the Barbican's own conservatory.
Join us for a day of pop up readings, talks and activations centred around the conditions of life. From workshops on compost to theories on Gaia and our beautiful blue planet, theorists, artists and collectives consider microbiology, anthropocentrism, animism, growth, land, gardening and the examination of cosmic interreliance.
We consider and respond to this cycle of give and take in relation to the earth's natural resources and present ideas from the hyperlocal to the global on strategies for care, community and climate awareness to nurture growth and sustainability.
This event is free, but ticketed. Audiences are required to book a timed entry slot before they visit.
If you reserve have reserved a ticket and can no longer make the event, please let us know by contacting our box office team on [email protected] or 020 7870 2500 (Mon to Fri between 12pm and 5.30pm.
This event is part of Spring at the Barbican: Concrete Garden, a series of events inviting you to retreat from the noise of the city with a season of growth and transformation.
This takeover is part of Concrete Garden, a season of events around growth, reflection and renewal.
Presented by the Barbican's Creative Collaboration team.
Ticket prices
Conservatory
Location
The Barbican Conservatory is located on Level 3, if you’re coming from inside the main Barbican building.
From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for the Conservatory.
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.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
The Conservatory is on the gallery floor (level 3), reached via the main lifts. Access Automatic glass doors (120cm wide) lead outside from the gallery floor and continue down a ramp (1:12). The Conservatory is on your right, entered through double doors (135cm wide). The Sculpture Court is on your left, up three steps or via a ramp.
Mobility
Limited access for wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility due to steps in some areas.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
