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The Barbican is renowned as one of London's top venues for theatre, art and dance. At the Barbican Art Gallery on level 3 you get must-see exhibitions by acclaimed architects, Turner prize-winning artists and famous photographers as well as major exhibitions by leading international figures. Each exhibition comes with a programme of often thought-provoking talks and events.
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Basquiat: Boom for RealBasquiat: Boom for RealThis September, the Barbican hosts the first large-scale exhibition in the UK on late American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat: Boom for Real draws from international museums and private collections to showcase the work of the pioneering prodigy of the downtown New York art scene, who came to the media's attention in 1978 when he teamed up wi2017-09-21T00:00:00+01002018-01-28T00:00:00+0000
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PRICING Standard £16, concession £12
DATES 21st September 2017 to 28th January 2018
This September, the Barbican hosts the first large-scale exhibition in the UK on late American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat: Boom for Real draws from international museums and private collections to showcase the work of the pioneering prodigy of the downtown New York art scene, who came to the media's attention in 1978 when he teamed up wi... More about this event
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St John's Square 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M | 9 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Art Gallery
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and design. ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Honduras Street, City, London EC1Y | 6 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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80 Basinghall Street, EC2V | 6 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Gallery Floor (Level 3), Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Attractions > Museums
150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 3 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 5 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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Barbican Art Gallery, Silk Street, EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Art Gallery
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Barbican Art Gallery, Silk Street, EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Art Gallery
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Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Art Gallery
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Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
The Barbican Centre, Level 2, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Art Gallery
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. Dress smart casual. ... More
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1st floor Barbican Centre, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Art Gallery
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Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 6 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Education > Professional Training
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 7 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 12 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 5 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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The Basement, 49-51 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 8 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 5 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 6 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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50-52 Long Acre Lane, EC1A | 5 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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18-20 St. John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 6 minutes from Barbican Art Gallery
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