The Barbican, a City of London housing complex with the largest performing arts centre in Europe built from the rubble of WWII bombing.
Through the maze of leading lines we eventually arrived at the photographic exhibition curated by Martin Parr – Strange and Familiar Britain as viewed by foreigners from the 1930’s through to today.
An impressive list of foreigners, an absolute must see!
Monochromia 
So glad you shared the story. Art arising from the wounds of war
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This place reminds me of our university here in Bochum. Great how you captured the lines which force you to cope with that building and its courses.
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Thank you Markus for your kind words – I googled Bochum University, wow, the sites could almost be twins!
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Guess the architects were relatives and they got two for the price of one.
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Lovely perspective – nice shot
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Many thanks to you Raewyn!
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Great stuff
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Thank you so much Graham!
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Love the Barbican – Nikki and I got married in the roof garden there…
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Oh Richard, how lovely for you both! I’m hoping to go back there in June to explore the gardens in their prime. Do you get back there often?
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Amazing complex and image Patti 🙂 I love the angle you shot this at. Great work.
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An amazing complex indeed Joe, you either love it or loathe it!
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I would love to see the exhibit. The Barbican is such a strange, cold and impersonal space. I always hated the place. It is so out of character for London.
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I understand your feelings about the space and the location but I also have to say how much I enjoy it there – the landscaping and green spaces soften the hard lines and offer up so many corners and spreads of tranquillity. A great space to explore and investigate the peeling layers of London’s rich history.
Hope you get to see the exhibit!
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I live in NY but grew up in London. I visit often. I have explored the Barbican many times. It never felt welcoming to me. I prefer the older buildings of London. During the 50s many monstrosities were built.
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Post war was not a great time for London architecture was it, and wow on living here in NY from London. Perhaps I felt comfortable there because it was so quiet, the grass was green, the daffodils were out and the big crowds were all in other parts of London.
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This is one I have already earmarked, glad to hear you consider it a must-see, Patti
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Look forward to hearing your opinion Sue!
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Probably visiting next Tues!
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Would love too!
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Any chance?
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Closer now so perhaps this year sometime. Show the girls the sights..but don’t think I will make the actual event!
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