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Photo of Barbican Maker Anna Beam
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Designer Profile: Anna Beam

Artist Anna Beam is the first designer-maker to be showcased in the new Barbican Shop as part of our Makers initiative, an open call for emerging talent.

photo of numina installation by zarah hussain
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Barbican Meets: Zarah Hussain

We meet artist Zarah Hussain to learn more about the creation of her latest installation for our foyers – using projection technology by Christie Digital.

Hand and chess board
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Designer Profile: Adam Blencowe

Designer Adam Blencowe joins us for a walk around the Barbican Estate, the inspiration behind his chess set, and learn more about his work and how he transformed the brutal concrete of the Barbican into a board game.