A showcase of new commissions and curated works from artists, writers and poets, programmed by the Transmissions co-founders.
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Entitled 'Not a gimmick, a punchline', Christelle Oyiri (aka CRYSTALLMESS) presents an episode of Transmissions
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i-D's Matthew Whitehouse in discussion with photographers Alice Hawkins & Ken Grant.
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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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A celebration of the renowned illustrator creator of some of the most iconic fashion images of the 20th century.
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Global fashion designer recognised for his outlandish clubwear and novel approach to redefining modern luxury.
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Alice Bucknell is an artist and writer whose work explores interconnections of architecture, ecology, magic, technology, and nonhuman and machine intelligence.
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Our friends at Inside Out Festival bring a new vibrant one-day event to the Strand Aldwych.
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Join Hypen Lab’s Ece Tankal & Dr Romy Gad el Rab as they give an introduction to virtual reality.
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Learn more about fashion designer Bethany William's innovative and inclusive project All Our Children in this special online Q&A on Earth Day.
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Curated by multi-disciplinary artist Ronan McKenzie and presented by Netflix, this pop-up exhibition commemorates the cultural impact that Top Boy has had on British television.
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Founded back in 2003, Phonica Records quickly established itself as the go-to record store for dance / electronic music in the capital.
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A collaboration between Jamila Johnson-Small and Alexandrina Hemsley.
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Read up on our summer highlights - there’s no better place to enjoy the sunshine, right at the heart of London.
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Listen back to RADIO ASSEMBLY, broadcast from Somerset House Studios with artist shows, discussions, sonic explorations and music from ASSEMBLY and beyond.
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Take part in a new photographic artwork celebrating multicultural British identity
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Explore our new exhibition dedicated to the work of the late French-Moroccan photographer, artist and activist Leila Alaoui in this virtual tour.
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Join us as we welcome Mary Finnigan, author of Psychedelic Suburbia: David Bowie and the Beckenham Arts Lab.
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Embark on a psychedelic awakening in a new film commissioned in partnership with NOWNESS
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A versatile suite of rooms situated in the New Wing, with a creative and raw aesthetic.
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