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PRIVATE VIEW: Francis Alÿs

Watch as artist, Francis Alÿs, and artistic collaborator, Rafael Ortega, discuss how games and creativity help children interact with their environments, and contextualise an adult world beyond their understanding.

ibrahim mahama installation on the barbican lakeside facade
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What are Batakari?

Ibrahim Mahama’s stunning giant work adorning our building features Batakari – robes worn by Ghanaian royalty. Discover the history and significance of these precious garments.