We speak to the artists who were part of our exhibition, closed early due to world events, to understand how their lives and creative practices have changed since the lockdown.
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Exploring unsanctioned public art – or graffiti – as an intrinsically utopian practice.
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A women and non-binary events collective challenging gender norms in the music scene and creating safe spaces on the dance-floor.
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An unmissable experience for late-night skaters and music lovers, Skate Lates features leading DJs on the decks, with this year’s line-up welcoming Hot Chip's Joe Goddard, hip hop turntablist DJ Yoda.
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Collaborative art publishing practice OOMK (One of My Kind) create a new commission for Art Night 2021, including a short film and visual newspaper.
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UK-born dance/electronic artist Aluna presents Noir Fever, a night celebrating the Black and queer roots of dance music.
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1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns to Somerset House for its twelfth edition.
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Highlights include Somerset House Studios annual AGM event and new Gallery 31 exhibition
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Koobool, with growing and learning at its heart, aims for all children to have the opportunity to engage with books and develop a love for reading.
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The Health Palette is UK’s first black health, beauty and lifestyle magazine.
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A cultural celebration of games and play across the site, with a weekend-long festival and a special exhibition
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An exhibition exploring contemporary artistic and stylistic representations of the north of England
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On Da Beat is a widely documented, platinum selling, audio production studio and talent development agency.
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Orisun Productions is a theatre production company which aims to challenge stereotypes and promote diversity in the arts.
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Futher exhibition highlights and events revealed
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Watch our recent film showcasing highlights from Somerset House.
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Thebe Magugu is a womenswear designer based in Johannesburg. His work constantly seeks new ways of presenting women and their role within South African society.
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Italian label Ice Surface Temperature was founded by brother and sister Kristian and Laura Guerra.
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AZEEMA is a print magazine, online platform, community and creative agency.
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On the occasion of Blondie’s 40th anniversary, we showcased a series of iconic and previously unpublished photographs by Chris Stein, co-founder of Blondie.
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