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delcy morelos softens barbican’s brutalist concrete with earth and spice installation

designboom.com·May 15, 2026

Colombian artist Delcy Morelos will unveil her immersive installation "origo" at London's Barbican Centre from May 15 to July 31, 2026, transforming the Sculpture Court with earth, spices, and tactile elements to create a living body experience that contrasts with the brutalist architecture. The installation aims to foster a deeper connection with the earth and promote a communal, sensory engagement with the environment.

Delcy Morelos' installation "origo" at London's Barbican Centre demonstrates an innovative approach to integrating organic materials within a brutalist architectural context, offering a compelling model for creating immersive, sensory-rich environments that challenge conventional design paradigms. This work emphasizes the potential for architecture and interior design to engage with ecological themes, encouraging a deeper consideration of sustainability and the interconnectedness of human and environmental systems.

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