Barbican Centre (Pocket Photo Books)

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More than 100 photographs by Harry Cory Wright present the dramatic spaces and rich textures of the Barbican Centre, one of the most radical and visionary post-war buildings in Britain.

More than 100 photographs by Harry Cory Wright present the dramatic spaces and rich textures of the Barbican Centre, one of the most radical and visionary post-war buildings in Britain.
A new title in the Pocket Photo Books series of immersive visual guides to the experience of place, this compact album presents the dramatic spaces, rich textures and carefully selected materials of the Barbican Centre, one of the world’s leading international arts venues. From the flowing, multi-level space of the foyer and the calm wooden-panelled concert hall to the surprising intimacy of the theatre and the soaring jungle of the conservatory, the Barbican Centre offers a remarkable variety of experiences within a single building. This book reveals their full range, while the fascinating introduction by Sir Nicholas Kenyon provides personal insights into this thriving cultural hub.
Extent: 176 pp
Format: Paperback with Jacket
Illustrations: 120
Publication date: 2019-03-14
Size: 17.0 x 12.0 cm
ISBN: 9780500294666
Introduction by Sir Nicholas Kenyon • The photographs
About the Authors

Harry Cory Wright is a leading landscape photographer whose work is concerned with the fundamental sense of place.

Sir Nicholas Kenyon is Managing Director of the Barbican Centre in the City of London and, in that role, an Officer of the City of London. Sir Nicholas was previously Controller of BBC Radio 3 and Director of the BBC Proms.

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