Hans Schabus - 'Next Time I'm Here, I'll Be There'
Visit the new exhibition from Hans Schabus 'Next Time I'm Here, I'll Be There' at the Barbican
Austrian artist Hans Schabus will be opening his new exhibition at The Barbican on St David's Day.
Well known for his subterranean excavations, obsessions with digging and tunnelling as well as demolishing and rebuilding anew, practice explores ideas around fictional journeys as well as the transient nature of public space.
For his first UK solo show, Schabus will draw together elements from the unique architectural vocabulary of the Barbican Centre, offering the visitor new experiences and insights into this utopian London landmark.
Drawing inspiration from the fact that the 80 metre length of The Curve wall mirrors that of a large aeroplane, Schabus presents an installation of 461 chairs, dramatically arranged on a 90Ëš angle along the crescent-shaped wall. The chairs, sourced exclusively from the Barbican Centre, provide an archaeology of the design history and embody the diverse nature of its activities.
The exhibition will run from Saturday March 1st to Sunday June 1st. The Curve is open is open daily from 11am to 8pm.
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How to get there
Underground/Train: Barbican, Moorgate, Liverpool Street, St Paul's and Bank stations are all nearby.
Bus: Bus numbers 4,43, 54, 100 and 153 stop nearby.
Road: The Guildhall School of Music & Drama falls within the congestion charge zone, 7 am-6.30pm Mon-Fri excluding bank holidays.
