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The natural cycles of birth and death are at the core of Boy Blue’s latest work, co-founder Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante tells us.

You’ve heard K-pop,  now discover K-classical...

We chatted with Det Ferösche Compagnie's director Búi about the Faroe Islands, forging identities and performing their upcoming show Castle of Joy

Trailblazing cellist Abel Selaocoe will share music from around the world during his 
Barbican Artist Spotlight residency.

Go behind the scenes of the RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro with Lighting Designer Jessica 
Hung Han Yun and Costume Designer Kimie Nakano.

Experimental musician Michael Rother has influenced artists such as David Bowie, Brian Eno, Radiohead and Sonic Youth. Ahead of a concert that explores his back catalogue, he tells us why making new music keeps him fresh.

We chatted with costume designer Holly Waddington (The Great, Ginger and Rosa) about developing the outfits for Yorgos Lanthimos' new absurdist black comedy, Poor Things. 

Meet the creators of our first AR effect artwork, and try it yourself.

Explore the objects and stories from our archive with Google Arts and Culture. 

Learn about the UK's first clothing brand created, designed and hand produced by young ex-offenders, stocked here at the Barbican.

Fellow humans and their foibles: writer Hettie Judah on the paintings of Alice Neel.

Acclaimed Hip Hop dance theatre company Boy Blue marks its 21st anniversary this year. Founders Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy MBE and Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante MBE look back over their journey to the world stage.