Pick & Mix: Signal Decay
A programme of unusual urban short films moves between London, Dhaka, Brooklyn and Sheffield at Barbican Cinema 3.
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Movement, sound and herbal rituals turn the Barbican Conservatory into a space for exploring Black ecology and collective wellbeing.
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Artist Seyi Adelekun leads this participatory session in the Conservatory Well and Garden Room. It uses listening and movement to consider relationships between bodies, plants, materials and ancestral knowledge. No previous experience is needed; wear clothes that let you move comfortably. This is specifically for Young Barbican members aged 16–29, with ID potentially checked on arrival. Membership is free, while this event costs £6. Reserve through the official programme before visiting.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
All times are local to London (Europe/London).
Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
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Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)A programme of unusual urban short films moves between London, Dhaka, Brooklyn and Sheffield at Barbican Cinema 3.
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