In Ontario, arts education is obligatory – so why is it a luxury in London? April 3, 2025 The UK depends on the creative industries, yet continuously sidelines arts education. It's time to follow Canada, says the Barbican's Devyani Saltzman.
The Barbican and the Ned to represent London at major New York travel show March 3, 2025 Two of the City of London’s most important cultural venues will promote the area at a New York travel show later this month. The Barbican and the Ned will attend SMU International, an event that connects industry experts with travel buyers looking to invest worldwide. Jenny Waller, head of sales at the Barbican, said the [...]
City of London approves Barbican Centre regeneration ahead of 50th anniversary December 6, 2024 A £191m funding package has been approved to repair and upgrade the Barbican, the City of London’s flagship cultural and performing arts centre. The City of London Corporation approved the package yesterday, and construction on the Barbican Centre will begin in 2027. The package will fund 80 per cent of the first phase of the [...]
Former Lord Mayor William Russell elected chair of Barbican Centre Board May 3, 2024 Former Lord Mayor of the City of London William Russell has been elected chair of the City of London Corporation’s Barbican Centre Board.
Gove intervenes on Barbican and old Museum of London development April 17, 2024 On Wednesday, The City of London Corporation Planning Applications-Sub Committee planning officers approved plans by Sheppard Robson and Diller Scofidio + Renfro to demolish Bastion House.