Encounters: Giacometti × Lynda Benglis
TL;DR — Lynda Benglis's previously unseen works dialogue with Giacometti's sculptures in the final week of this rare intergenerational conversation.
Why it Matters — This is the third and final instalment of the Encounters: Giacometti series, featuring works by a living contemporary artist directly in conversation with a 20th-century master. Benglis—known for her radical material experimentation in the 1970s—presents new pieces that challenge sculptural conventions. The exhibition closes 31 May, making this a finite window into a genuine artistic dialogue rarely seen in institutional settings. Sophisticated collectors and art historians recognize this as essential viewing; it's the kind of show that shapes discourse rather than follows it.
Where and When - Venue: Barbican, Level 2 - Dates: 12 February – 31 May 2026 (closes soon) - Access: General admission included with Barbican membership; drop-in viewing available - Note: BSL tours and relaxed viewing sessions available—book ahead - Address: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Insider Move: Attend a weekday morning (Tues–Fri, 10–11am) for near-solitude with the work. Avoid weekends and school holidays.
Archived: 15 May 2026