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Hayward at Home: Matthew Barney

Made by children, for children, these resources get you closer to our exhibitions

These resources have been created in consultation with children from a local primary school to be used in schools or at home without any special equipment.

The videos and activities, all accessible for free, look at some of the ideas that have been inspired by the art as well as talking about how the pieces were made.

The aim is to encourage children to think big thoughts and ask big questions – there’s no need for prior knowledge of art, in fact you don’t even need to have been to the gallery to get involved. It’s all about getting creative, having fun and exploring the art of the Hayward Gallery from wherever you are.

Matthew Barney: Redoubt

Explore these resources and videos inspired by the Matthew Barney: Redoubt exhibition at the Hayward Gallery.

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Hayward at Home: Who is Matthew Barney?

An introduction to the artist Matthew Barney and selected artworks in his Redoubt exhibition at the from children at Sunnyhill Primary School, as part of the Southbank Centre's 'Hayward at Home' resources for schools and families. 

School children. Hayward at Home: Who is Matthew Barney?

Hayward at Home: Matthew Barney ‘Chaos Tree’ Activity

An instructional video from children at Sunnyhill Primary School on how to make a tree sculpture inspired by the work of Matthew Barney, as part of the Southbank Centre's 'Hayward at Home' resources for schools and families.

Hayward at Home- Chaos Tree Activity. Still photo taken from a Video.

Hayward at Home: Matthew Barney Scratch Painting Activity

An instructional art-making video created by children for children, inspired by Matthew Barney's Redoubt exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, as part of the Southbank Centre's 'Hayward at Home' resources for schools and families. 

School children. Hayward at Home- Scratch Paining Activity. Still photo taken from a Video.