Barbican Centre Announces Lawrence Abu Hamdan's 'Repercussions' Takeover for September 23–26
On June 24, 2026, the Barbican Centre announced further programme details for "Repercussions," a multi-day takeover led by Turner Prize-winning artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan and his nonprofit Earshot. Running September 23–26, the takeover marks the first artist-led cross-arts event of its kind at the venue, transforming its spaces into a platform exploring sonic rights. It includes a free installation, "Zifzafa," featuring two video works about the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights; performances such as the new "450 XL: A Silent Movie" based on Earshot's investigation of a sonic attack in Belgrade; screenings including Brian De Palma's "Blow Out"; and panel discussions on sound as evidence. Ticket prices range from £14 to £25, with multi-buy discounts.
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The takeover positions the Barbican as a site for interdisciplinary art addressing urgent social and political issues, reflecting its 2026 programming commitment. For collectors and curators, Abu Hamdan's integration of investigative research with live events signals a growing institutional embrace of art as a tool for human rights advocacy. The programme's focus on sonic self-determination and the debut of Earshot's international protocols for sonic rights may influence how institutions frame socially engaged practice, blending legal, environmental, and aesthetic concerns into a single audience experience.
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- Artists: Lawrence Abu Hamdan
- People: Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Matthew Herbert, Rana Eid, Caline Matar, James Hoff, Amr Mdah, Fabio Cervi, Renate Baumane
- Museums: Barbican Centre
- Locations: London
- Prices: £14, £20, £25
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