THE AMERICANS. NEW ART. Barbican Centre London Until 23rd Dec

THE AMERICANS. NEW ART.

Barbican Gallery, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2 (enquiries 020 7638 8891). Admission £7. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-9pm, Sun & Bank Holidays 12-6pm.

If you are tired of the pretentiousness and aggressiveness of YBAs, then head to Barbican Art for a selection of 50 pieces from 30 of the latest American contemporary artists. A wide range of media is represented with artists mostly from New York and its West Coast rival Los Angeles. Highlights include photographs of the adult film industry by Jeff Burton and Fred Tomaselli’s paintings made from pills and other pharmaceuticals. A programme of talks, films and performances will coincide with the exhibition

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