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Beard

A series of portraits by photographer Mr Elbank in which all of the subjects sport a beard.

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The Influence Project

Featuring never-seen-before photographic portraits of pioneers of R&B, Funk, Soul, Afrobeat and Hip Hop.

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20 Feet From Stardom

An evening of soul-stirring, spirit-lifting songs and stories, courtesy of the Oscar winning documentary that shines a spotlight on some of music’s most under-appreciated artists.

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Barry Adamson – on creating his DJ set for Blue Velvet & David Lynch's musical world

reflect the aforementioned and the profound effect cinema, music and cinematic music have always had on my ... with the genre, some of which feeds into the David Lynch landscape, having been a composer on his film ...

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Egypt

Modernist Indignation is an elegy for a rapidly disappearing culture, seen through the prism of the first Arabic design magazine.

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Music Hackspace Family Workshop: Build a Ghost Detector

Build a Grim Beeper ghost detector from scratch with artist and musician Tara Pattenden.

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London Design Biennale | Theme: Resonance

Es Devlin, London Design Biennale's Artistic Director, has chosen Resonance as the 2020 theme, which over 50 countries and territories will respond to in their installations and presentations.

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Sleep Mode

Across the week of midsummer – which sees the longest day and shortest night of the year – we host a week of online events responding to ‘always on’ culture.

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The Amazons

Reading rockers The Amazons bring their high-octane anthems to kickstart your Tuesday night.

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Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY in conversation with Sarah Mower

Join us for an illuminating discussion between designer Charles Jeffrey and British fashion journalist Sarah Mower.

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DAYTIMERS X RepresentAsian

Daytimers and RepresentAsian join forces for a day dedicated to South Asian creativity, featuring music, live performance, yoga sessions and more.

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Wheelchair User Skate

Wheelchair users are welcome to skate at Somerset House at any time, plus we also hold two dedicated wheelchair sessions.

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2125: Sophia Al-Maria and Lydia Ourahmane

Sophia Al-Maria and Lydia Ourahmane’s Lancaster Place commission continues their collaborative exploration of the ‘grey areas’ of England’s narratives, focusing on the notion of the ‘right to remain’.

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Behind Closed Doors

What does it take to be successful? What does success even mean for people working across TV & film? 

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Get Up Stand Up Now: Schools Day

Somerset House invites local schools to join a free day of creativity and inspiration in conjunction with the landmark exhibition Get Up, Stand Up Now.

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Reekie's Round-Up 2020

Somerset House director Jonathan Reekie shares his annual round-up of cultural highlights from the year gone by at Somerset House.

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International Fashion Showcase 2019: Sixteen of the world’s best emerging fashion designers to exhibit in London

Selected designers from across the globe will showcase a series of compelling installations to represent their respective country

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Upgrade Yourself: Creative Industry Placements

For this year's programme, we are delighted that Somerset House Studios will host a one-phase (one x 12-months) placement for 1 participant on placement. 

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GET UP, STAND UP NOW: Generations of Black Creative Pioneers

Celebrating the past 50 years of Black creativity in Britain and beyond in a major new exhibition spanning art, film, photography, music, literature, design and fashion

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You’re Not Singing Any More: Watching Football in the Wake of Covid-19

Author, journalist and former Studios resident Juliet Jacques reflects on her love of the beautiful game, documenting how it has changed in the wake of Covid-19

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