Horror in the Modernist Block

Horror in the Modernist Block explores the relationship between architectural modernism and horror, drawing on cinematic and fictional accounts, as well as the real horrors and traumas associated with the construction and destruction of modernist architecture.

Here you’ll find works from 20 artists across a wide range of media, drawing inspiration from diverse cultural names like JG Ballard, and using Birmingham’s brutalist architectural reputation as a starting off point.