Series of thought-provoking talks in which the speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society.
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DJ, presenter and African music expert Rita Ray presents the eclectic music of the clubs and parties prolific at the time of the celebrated Malian photographer Malick Sidibé.
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RAW SILK select tracks across house, EBM and pop, featuring balearic synths, breaks and drums for a decade-hopping set.
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Exploring identity and immigration in modern Britain.
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Reflect on the interrelationship and mutual influence of humans and the planet in this new film, exploring today’s climate crisis and legacies of colonialism.
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Collaborating with high profile photographers, artists, writers, designers and cultural figures, SHOWstudio has forged a revolution in the way fashion is communicated.
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An experimental club night celebrating urban wilderness and the repurposing of derelict space.
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In this episode perfumer Mark Buxton discusses his madcap entrance to the world of perfumery.
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Multidisciplinary artist working in moving image, print and textile.
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Tom White is a London-based artist. His multidisciplinary practice spreads across sound, moving image, installation and live performance.
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Artist and astrologer Madeleine Botet de Lacaze hosts a performative workshop that explains the importance of astrology for leading a creative life.
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A screening of new digital commission Hand Performance by Rashaad Newsome, accompanied by an in conversation with the artist in residence.
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Musician Lafawndah delves into the themes, processes and influences behind her new audio work Antinomy.
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Coinciding with the launch of his new exhibition Hassan Hajjaj: La Caravane, join the visionary photographer as he explores his career so far.
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Somerset House Summer Series with American Express returns to the capital in July 2022 with eleven nights of incredible gigs.
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Cultural commentator and award-winning broadcaster Ekow Eshun and photographer Hassan Hajjaj to discuss photographer Leila Alaoui's work.
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Explore the diverse variety of collaborative artist-academic projects from this years' King's College London x Somerset House Studios scheme.
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