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Redefining Roles

We asked the cast and creative team behind Redefining Juliet which figures from theatre, film or history they would like to reimagine.

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Designer Profile: Emma Johnson

Brighton-based ceramicist and designer Emma Johnson is the latest maker to be showcased in the Barbican Shop as part of our Makers initiative.

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Modern Family Making at Fertility Fest

The founders of Fertility Fest reveal why they’re on a mission to get everyone talking about modern family making and how they’re bringing the biggest edition yet to the Barbican.

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It Takes Two

We shine a spotlight on a few of the theatrical partnerships behind our new season, asking the artists about the appeal of working with each other. 

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Piers Gough on the Barbican

When Piers Gough came to study at the AA in the sixties, the Barbican represented the three-dimensional future of the city. Here he looks at how its baroque confidence has influenced his buildings.

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Designer Profile: Jennifer Campbell

London-based jewellery designer Jennifer Campbell is the latest maker to be showcased in the Barbican Shop as part of our Makers initiative. Taking inspiration from both natural and artificial objects, her jewellery designs cross the boundary between painting, sculpture and fashion.

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Careers in Theatre

We talk to theatre network STAMP to help demystify the theatre and offer advice into breaking into the theatre industry.

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A Guide to Fashion Shoots

What goes on behind the scenes of those major fashion brand campaigns we see in the glossy magazines or on Instagram? We invited the Warehouse team to share their experience working on the Barbican partnership. 

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Guest Picks: Roderick Williams

Ahead of his 2019 concerts, we invite our Milton Court Artist-in-Residence to share some of his favourite tracks in our latest Guest Picks.

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Careers in Visual Arts

Deciding on your route as you start to map out your career in visual arts can be tricky to navigate. We invited a group of curators, artists and professionals from the art world to share their insights and tips.