Who's Afraid of the Minotaur?
Audiotale conceived for the 'Hull of a Large Ship' Archive Exhibition of Barbican Centre
In 1968 the architects Chamberlin Powell & Bon submitted a report to the City of London Corporation, containing comprehensive drawings for the proposed Barbican Arts Centre.
In order to fit the final structure into the partly built and restricted site, the architects and engineers resorted to an inventive solution.
They excavated below ground level and placed the majority of the Centre below the ‘podium.’
The architects compared the Arts Centre to 'the hull of a large ship in which much is contained below the water.’
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the initial architectural project, the Barbican Centre will is launching a twofold project.
The first exhibition on Level G diplayed CP&B’s unpublished drawings from 1968, selected by five contemporary architects.
The second exhibition, opening on March 19th, will feature an audiotale and a tapestry created with the residents of the Barbican Estates, alongside recorded interviews and selected pieces from the Barbican archive.
Photograph commissioned by Chamberlin Powell & Bon
Taken by John Maltby, 1976
Created for Barbican & Golden Lane Estates Residents's Group
Run by Toynbee Hall
This local memory group is a friendly space for people who are concerned about their memory, are already having memory issues or have a diagnosis of dementia. Carers of people with memory problems are also welcome.
When?
Every Tuesday, 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Where?
City of London Community Education Centre
99 Golden lane, London EC1Y 0TZ
