Morgan Stanley Lates at Somerset House with The Courtauld

Morgan Stanley Lates at Somerset House with The Courtauld is a series of special one-off nights giving you exclusive after-hours access to contemporary artists and old masters. This month’s Late draws inspiration from London Design Biennale’s theme of Remapping Collaborations, celebrating connection and bringing people together.

All activities in Somerset House’s courtyard are free of charge to everyone, whilst after-hours exhibition entry to the Courtauld Gallery and London Design Biennale is free to those aged 25 and under. Entrance to exhibitions for those over 25 comes at an entry cost.

What's On

FREE TO ALL

THE PAPPYSHOW
Live performance comes from The PappyShow, a multidisciplinary and playful ensemble theatre company. Their spectacular outdoor performance will combine music, spoken word and dance to celebrate the joy of life in a 10-minute performance, that takes you from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Beginning with the unexpected arrival of the tale’s heroine in the courtyard, the performance will unfold in a flood of expressive moves and vibrant colour inspiring kindness, connection and love.

Please note, two performances will take place over the course of the evening.

THERESA WEBER: CYCLES OF UNMASKING & LIVE PERFORMANCE WITH NATHANAEL AMADOU KLIEBHAN
For her first public commission in the UK, London based artist Theresa Weber presents Cycles of Unmasking, a site-specific installation responding to the history and architecture of Somerset House. The installation explores non-hierarchical relationships. Located in the stairwell of the Stamp Stairs at Somerset House, the anti-monumental, entangled structure stands as a counterpoint to the hierarchical and complex relations drawn from Somerset House’s history.

An exclusive for this Morgan Stanley Late, don’t miss a collaborative performance presented by Theresa and performed twice throughout the night, responding to the commission and featuring an original score by sound artist Nathanael Amadou Kliebhan.

DJ SET FROM ZALEEL
Zaleel is a DJ and producer hailing from Manchester and is currently based in London. He hosts his own monthly radio show on Foundation.FM, and is a resident DJ at Cousins, a club night with a radio show on NTS.

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Free to Under 25s

LONDON DESIGN BIENNALE 2023
The world’s most ambitious and imaginative designers, curators and design institutes come to Somerset House to share world-leading design while confronting global challenges and inspiring us with thought-provoking and interactive installations.

The fourth edition of the Biennale aims to imagine and enact new forms of international cooperation and participation—including with each other—all through the medium of design. We’ll have pavilions representing countries, territories, and projects across the world, from Malta, who takeover our courtyard and India who takeover the River Terrace to Chile, Japan, Ai-Da Robot and beyond.

We’ll also be presenting London Design Biennale’s Public Medal at this month’s Late.

THE COURTAULD
The Courtauld Gallery’s latest displays Art and Artifice: Fakes from the Collection will be open alongside a selection of lesser-known works from their world-renowned collection of Post-Impressionist art and a display curated by The Courtauld’s MA in Curating the Art Museum students.

This Lates event will also host a special display of photographs by Alistair Morrison, inspired and aligning to the the Impressionist masterpieces in The Courtauld’s collection. Take part in pop-up talks, hands on activities and meet the experts. Further details to be announced.

FOOD BY TOUM & TAHINI

Toum & Tahini has created a haven for lovers of Middle Eastern cuisine in the heart of London, with a unique take on comfort food. The dishes on offer evoke memories of family gatherings and home-cooked meals, while the expert preparation and presentation elevates them to new heights. The experience is akin to a warm hug, delivered by the Toum & Tahini team with every plate.

For allergies and dietary requirements please speak to a member of staff

Dips - served with crispy bread

Moutabal (vg) £6
Smoked aubergine, toum, tahini

Mast o Esfenaj (v) £6
Yoghurt dip, fried spinach

Fatteh - chopped arabic bread, toum, tahini, yoghurt, parsley, fried chickpeas with choice of filling

Tomato Aubergine (v, vg) £12

Pulled Chicken £12