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Alien: Romulus
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Film Review: Alien Romulus

Barbican New Release Curator Sonia Zadurian talks us though her recent Alien franchise rewatch and explains why we should be excited for Alien: Romulus 

Destroy All Monsters (1968)
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A Monster Love Affair

Ahead of a season of Japanese monster movies, Cinema Curator Alex Davidson shares the backstory of how he first became captivated by the greatest of them all - Godzilla.

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Kiss Me Kate Sessions

Listen to Stephanie J. Block, Kiss Me, Kate’s leading lady, singing Cole Porter’s ‘So In Love’ alongside a baby grand piano in our iconic conservatory.

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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.