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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Do you find yourself spending more time deciding what to watch than actually watching?
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Invisible Calls presents two major contexts – ‘The Right to Silent Occupation’ and ‘The Right to Narration/Text Opposition.’
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Senior producer and radio director Jessie Lawson discussed her career journey.
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Global fashion designer recognised for his outlandish clubwear and novel approach to redefining modern luxury.
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A major exhibition celebrating the master hairstylist’s remarkable 40 year career, from the late 1970s to the current day.
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Free, intimate gigs which sees Hennessy trace its musical roots from Jazz to Grime.
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London Battle takes over our iconic open-air courtyard with a day of dance and Breaking showcases, workshops, live DJs and a big outdoor party
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An evening showcase of artist films and discussion between filmmakers.
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We set out the first steps we are taking to actively combat racism at Somerset House.
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Cotta is the home of Black authentic, downloadable images powered by storytellers across the globe. Their mission is to improve diversity within visual media.
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Acclaimed Barcelona-born graffiti artist Sixe Parades’ ode to Peruvian and Andean aesthetics.
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We are hosting two Relaxed Sessions for anyone who would like to explore The Lore of LOVERBOY in a calm and comfortable environment.
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A 3 day mini course where you will build Oi Kant, a strange sounding drum-ish machine from Ewa Justka, as well as learn how to make weird acid lines using SuperCollider.
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Our courtyard’s neoclassical backdrop is at the heart of Somerset House, offering a spectacular oasis for bespoke and unforgettable events.
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Who is performing and who has power? Rhea Storr examines the way in which authority is claimed and power is subverted through Black culture and carnival.
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This workshop guides participants in the construction of a small robot animated by sunlight.
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people. This year’s exhibition in the Embankment Galleries at Somerset House (15- 18 July) features the ... Club Summer Show in 2022 at Somerset House Every Saturday, across the country, young people gather at ... people's journeys across a year, and a celebration of all the people that made it possible. It’s a showcase ...
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Holden’s new film installation for the exhibition Oh! My friends there is no friend, 2014–2018, examines friendship and how it is shaped by the media we consume
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Francesca Granata introduces her highly anticipated new book, Experimental Fashion: Performance Art, Carnival, and the Grotesque Body.
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