Alien Artform?

The concept of the exhibition is 'what would Anthropologists from out of space think about life on Earth from our modern art?' Well, quite. After all, in the last decade we've had cracks in pavements, sharks in tanks and the ever emotive unmade bed. What does that say about human life and culture?

Well frankly, we don't know. And it sounds like it could get complicated. But really, it looks like it's playful and fun. Finally modern art might not be taking itself so seriously. Which we think is a huge problem with art today. We don't think Damien Hirst says anything particularly new and innovative, a lot of the time he throws a lot of money at a fairly dull piece of work. (Angry Hirst fans welcome to comment below)

Incidentally, Hirst is one of the 100 artists taking part in the show that runs into May. As it's the first day tomorrow, you'll get to see the exhibition until 10pm so you can go after work. There's a Martian bar (where we'll be sipping cosmic cocktails like erm...martian martinis). You'll also get to listen to some interesting talks. Blimey, our toes were curling at the exhibition alone.

The exhibition is £8 for all you non concessions, £6 is you're lucky. It's part of the Barbican Do something Different project. And frankly, we think you should. You can get to The Barbican from Silk Street.

Flickr image from Victoria Peckham's photostream.