Building Utopia: The Barbican Centre Hampstead Born in Istanbul

Born in Istanbul

000 photographs - documenting more than 6

including detailed descriptions and histories

But it is also one of the biggest cities in the world

Originally founded as the Thirties Society in 1979

Building Utopia: The Barbican Centre Hampstead Born in IstanbulHardback, 288 pages By Nicholas Kenyon A beautifully designed celebration of the 40th birthday of the Barbican Arts Centre, in the heart of the City of London. It is the largest multi arts centre in Europe, encompassing an art gallery, theatres, concert halls, cinemas and a much loved conservatory, and regular collaborators include the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Compiled by the Barbicans managing director Sir Nicholas