I visited the Origo installation in the Barbican Sculpture Court before the weather turned fearsomely hot and it was such a magical experience I shall be going again and recommending it to friends. It was not at all what I expected from the rather detached, technical descriptions of its construction that I had read beforehand.
Here are some of the images from my visit. You can tell it was last week because there are actually clouds in the sky!
The artist Delcy Morelos at work …
© Adama Jalloh/Barbican
You can read about her, along with more about the Barbican commission, in this fascinating article. You can also read a Guardian review here.
Onward next to ‘In Other Worlds’ at The Curve …
This is a seriously immersive experience, assisted by headphone commentaries.
Here are some of the images I took, but I strongly recommend that you visit and see for yourself …
You exit via the underground car park, which is also part of the exhibition journey …
I came away with the distinct feeling of having visited another world. All a bit disorientating, but in a good way!
It was back to Earth with a bump when I went outside, a baking 33° Celsius, and no trace of a breeze.
I think the City AM review will give you a nice idea as to what to expect.
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