Press Releases
A major fashion exhibition celebrating the extraordinary life and wardrobe of the late British patron of fashion and art, Isabella Blow. The exhibition will showcase over 100 pieces from Isabella Blow's private collection, now owned by Daphne Guiness, including garments from designers such as Alexander McQueen and Philip Treacy: 20 November 2013 - 2 March 2014
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London's best-loved open air cinema Film4 Summer Screen returns to Somerset House with an extended programme of 14 nights of films, including one world premiere and two UK premieres as well as plenty of firm favourites from across the genre: 8 - 21 August
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Summer Series at Somerset House announces dates and headliners for another stellar line-up of open air concerts hosted in the stunning neo-classical courtyard this summer: 11 - 21 July 2013
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A major retrospective of photographer Miles Aldridge's work, including large scale photographic prints from throughout his career, previously unpublished work, as well as hand-drawn story-boards, drawings, polaroids and magazines. This is the largest exhibition of his work to date coinciding with the publication of the book by the same name: 10 July - 29 September 2013
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A major retrospective exhibition of the global gastronomy icon Ferran Adrià and his world's best restaurant, elBulli. The exhibition will take a a behind-the-scenes look at the culinary art produced in the kitchens of the internationally renowned restaurant: 5 July - 29 September 2013
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Blumenfeld Studio: New York, 1941 - 1960 looks at the photography of Erwin Blumenfeld over the years that he was based at 222 Central Park South. One of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century, the exhibition provides an insight into a key artistic phase of Blumenfeld's life with original prints, publication clippings, and rarely-seen fashion films on display: 23 May - 1 September 2013
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Annual exhibition showcasing the recently announced shortlisted entries for the Professional, Open, and Youth categories of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards. The shortlist features contemporary international photography from some of the world's best emerging and established talents: 26 April - 12 May 2013
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In addition to showcasing and selling original artworks and limited-edition prints from the industry’s elite and emerging talent, each day the Pick Me Up 2013 Graphic Arts festival will be running an exciting and eclectic mix of quirky family workshops, lively evening events and creative forums: 18 - 28 April
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Pick Me Up, the UK’s original contemporary graphic arts festival, returns for its annual celebration of graphic art, design and illustration. The 11-day extravanganza brings together cutting edge collectives, artists and galleries in bespoke studio spaces, showcasing and selling affordable artwork. The festival also features a daily programme of events and workshops: 18 - 28 April 2013
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With a rich history of landscape painting and photography in Britain, Landmark: the Fields of Photography will look at the landscape left for the next generation and focus on contemporary photographers' responses to the ever-changing global environment: 14 March - 28 April 2013
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Acclaimed site-responsive theatre company dreamthinkspeak return to Somerset House with a new large-scale promenade production, taking spectators on a journey through the unseen underground passages linking King's College with Somerset House to encounter a series of calamitous, sometimes bizarre, accidents and divine revelations: 28 January - 30 March 2013
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In the world's largest showcase of wool, the beautifuly renovated West Wing of Somerset House will be transformed into a home made primarily from wool, with three additional rooms dedicated to fashion displays: 13 - 24 March 2013
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Valentino: Master of Couture will be a glamorous exhibition focusing exclusively on haute couture created by the legendary Italian designer, showcasing over 130 hand-crafted designs worn by icons such as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Grace Kelly, Sophia Loren and Gwyneth Paltrow: 29 November 2012 - 3 March 2013
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Having collaborated for nearly a decade on projects for the likes of i-D magazine, Another, Stella Artois, Orange and Visa, photographer Dan Tobin-Smith and designer Rachel Thomas present their first exhibition of photographs together at Somerset House, specially shot for the show: 18 January - 9 February 2013
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One of the most visually exciting and influential fashion photographers working today, Tim Walker brings his recent work - featuring some of the biggest names in contemporary fashion and culture - to Somerset House's East Wing: 18 October 2012 - 27 January 2013
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The inaugural exhibition of Positive View Foundation will feature 10 Henri Cartier-Bresson photographs never before exhibited in the UK alongside over 75 works by 15 international contemporary photographers and has been curated by William A. Ewing: 8 November 2012 - 27 January 2013
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The festive season starts in style with the return of London's most glamorous ice rink set in the glorious surroundings of Somerset House's 18th century courtyard: 16 November 2012 - 6 January 2013
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Celebrated British artist Paul Benney, a resident artist of Somerset House, brings his Night Paintings to the hidden passageways underneath its fountain courtyard for the first exhibition of its kind in the unique space: 4 October - 9 December 2012
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Images 36: Best of British Illustration presents the winning work of over 50 artists from the length and breadth of the UK, who entered the Association of Illustrator's flagship competition, Images: 3 - 28 October 2012
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Bringing together the best of Brazilian art and design today, the exhibition will showcase both emerging and established names from each of Brazil's regions to represent the vibrant art scene across the country as part of Casa Brasil, home of Rio 2016 during London 2012, at Somerset House: 21 July - 8 September 2012
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Celebrating fifty fantastic years of The Rolling Stones, Somerset House will present a free photographic exhibition documenting the last half-century and looking back at their astounding career: 13 July - 27 August 2012
EXTENDED: Due to phenomenal demand, The Rolling Stones: 50 will be extended for one extra week and will now close on 2 September
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A highlight of the summer calendar, London's premier open air cinema, Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House returns with another exciting and eclectic line-up of classic, cult and contemporary films, including three premieres, presented in the spectacular setting of Somerset House's 18th century courtyard: 16 - 27 August 2012
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This year's instalment of Summer Series at Somerset Housealready boasts an impressive roll-call of musical talent from across the spectrum but now comes another dazzling level, with the announcement of the support acts including Devlin, Emmy the Great and Cold Specks
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In her only live outing in the UK this year, the iconic French actress/chanteuse Charlotte Gainsbourg will take to the stage with Kiwi psychedelic pop maverick Connan Mockasin to close this year's Summer Series at Somerset House on a resounding high on 19 July
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A wonderfully unique event in the summer's live music calendar, Summer Series at Somerset House makes its much anticipated return with a truly exciting and eclectic array of musical talent for 2012: 7 - 19 July 2012
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Internationally renowned tattoo artist Horiyoshi III exhibits for the first time ever in the UK: 21 March - 1 July 2012
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Doyenne of the design world, Wendy Ramshaw CBE showcases work from the past fifty years of her acclaimed career: 28 March - 24 June 2012
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Featuring work by leading contemporary photographer and filmmaker Gideon Mendel, Drowning World highlights the issue of flooding in a local and a global context: 10 May - 5 June 2012
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Renowned fashion photographer Jim Lee celebrates an illustrious fifty years in the industry with an exhibition at Somerset House: 16 May - 5 June 2012
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The extraordinary work of hundreds of award-winning professional and amateur photographers from around the world: 27 April - 20 May 2012
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Chilean artist Fernando Casasempere’s large scale installation, Out of Sync, brings beautiful blooms to The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court: 16 March - 27 April 2012
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Contemporary art greats unite for charity exhibition: 14 March - 22 April 2012
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Contemporary Graphic Art Fair: 22 March – 1 April 2012
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