A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.
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Tours & public spaces
Architecture Tours
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Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.
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Theatre & danceTours & public spaces
Backstage Tours
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Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour
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Contemporary music
Guildhall Jazz Festival x EFG London Jazz Festival
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The creativity and originality of the Guildhall Jazz community is celebrated in the return of the School’s Jazz Festival from 20–24 November, presented in association with EFG London Jazz Festival.
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Art & designTalks & events
Lensing the Global (South Asia +) – Panel Discussion
Join us for a panel discussion organised in collaboration with Autograph, responding to and expanding beyond the themes and contexts of The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975-1998.
Rahaab Allana
Pablo Bartholomew
Zarina Bhimji
Shanay Jhaveri
Jyoti Mistry
Mark Sealy
Charan Singh
Charmaine Toh
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Contemporary music
Marilyn Mazur’s Shamania
The modern tribal gathering, Shamania bring a display of musical power with their new album, REROOTING.
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Contemporary music
Take Me to the River All-Stars Live!
Take Me to the River All-Stars Live! celebrates the best of New Orleans music.
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Contemporary music
Sikelela, thirty years on
Marking the 30th anniversary of democracy in South Africa, this evening celebrates the outburst of avant-garde jazz coming out of this inspirational musical landscape.
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Art & designTalks & events
Architecture on Stage: Lynch Architects
Founded by Patrick and Claudia Lynch in 1997, Lynch Architects has realised a series of significant buildings on and around London's Victoria Street.
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Classical musicTheatre & dance
'The Nutcracker and I' by Alexandra Dariescu
A pianist, a ballerina, state-of-the-art animations and digital effects. The Nutcracker for the 21st century.
Alexandra Dariescuperformer and producer
Nick Hilleldirector
Adam Smithart director and director of animation
Jenna Leechoreographer
Imogen Ashballerina
Sander Loonentechnical producer
Yeast Culturevideo design
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Contemporary music
Gotts Street Park and Friends
The jazz-schooled hip-hop trio present their favourite studio moments and collaborations so far.
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Half Six Fix – Lachenmann
Kick-start your evening with a Half Six Fix concert. A 60-minute concert, introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.
Ludwig van BeethovenFirst Movement from Symphony No 7
Helmut LachenmannMy Melodies (Music for Eight Horns and Orchestra)
London Symphony Orchestra
Ilan Volkovconductor & presenter
LSO Horns
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Ilan Volkov
Two sound worlds, two centuries apart: Lachenmann’s Melodies meets Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony.
Helmut LachenmannMy Melodies (Music for Eight Horns and Orchestra)
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No 7
London Symphony Orchestra
Ilan Volkovconductor
LSO Horns
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Classical music
Guildhall School: Autumn Opera Scenes
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Outstanding performers from the first year of Guildhall School’s Opera Course present classical and contemporary operatic excerpts with piano accompaniment.
Martin Lloyd-Evansdirector
Peiyao Wangdesigner
Elizabeth Rowemusic director
Eli Huntlighting designer
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Art & designTours & public spaces
The Imaginary Institution of India: Tour with Diva Gujral
Join scholar Diva Gujral for a tour of The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975-1998, focusing on the sociopolitical movements that the exhibition's artists participated in and responded to.
