Join us for Teo Live – touring exhibitions online event on 12 May 2026
Join us for Teo Live – touring exhibitions online event on 12 May 2026
Liam Young’s imaginary worlds take over various locations in the Barbican, inviting us to imagine what the future of humanity could look like, and the challenges and adventures to come. In these worlds, you become the player; and deserts, mega-cities and outer space your stage.
This is the first major UK solo exhibition of the filmmaker and speculative architect. Through an immersive display of films, tapestries, soundscapes, and costumes, In Other Worlds proposes thought-provoking redesigns of our planet that offer radically optimistic solutions to the climate crisis.
Operating in the spaces between design, fiction and futures, these works immerse us in the consequences and opportunities of the decisions we make today. It is about stepping away from dystopia and asking: what if the future could actually be… hopeful?
Liam Young
A designer, director and BAFTA nominated producer, Liam Young has been described by the BBC as ‘the man designing our futures’. His innovative work addresses the imminent environmental and social issues we are facing today. His work has premiered on Channel 4, at Tribeca, the New York Metropolitan Museum, The Royal Academy, Venice Biennale, the BBC and the Guardian, and his Young TED Talk has been viewed over 3 million times.
His designs and costumes have been collected internationally by museums such as the MoMA in New York, the Smithsonian and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Alongside his creative practice, Young works in both media and innovation industries as an advisor and consultant. In the film, TV and the games space, Young advises as a visual consultant, recently advising on the Golden Globe nominated feature Swan Song.
Young has consulted on innovative technologies across industries for clients such as Nike, BMW, Google, Sony, Mitsubishi, Showtime, Microsoft, Ford and NASA JPL.
Barbican Centre, London UK - 21 May - 6 Sept 2026
Please fill in the form to send your message. The owner of the listing will receive your enquiry and will then be able to answer you.
Please select the community profile of your partner and the type of partnership. Your partner will receive an email for confirmation.
Subscribe to receive regular industry updates every 2 months
Menu
