Launching its 2020 season, Somerset House invites visitors to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms in a new exhibition from curator and writer, Francesca Gavin
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We are deeply saddened by the news of the Queen’s death.
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Two series of events have been programmed to celebrate the evocative art installation SYSTEM by Gaika
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This October, Somerset House and 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair are proud to present new and rarely seen works from internationally renowned South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga
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Celebrating the 500th anniversary of Thomas More’s influential text
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Featuring over 100 comic artworks from the Beano archive, works from 50 contemporary artists and interactive installations
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Ahead of the second event in the Future(s) of Power series, Somerset House Studios residents Superflux share their findings from the first event exploring Power, Politicians and the People.
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A major new exhibition inviting visitors to journey into the underbelly of Britain's cultural psyche
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Photo London Master of Photography 2023 Martin Parr: Recent Works
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Video installation featuring Iceboy Violet, Moonbow, MT Hall, MX World, Object Blue and rkss.
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To mark International Museum Day on 18 May, Somerset House releases a brand-new virtual tour of its exhibition Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Fungi.
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A series of presentations, organising workshops, film screenings and performances reflecting on the many dimensions of abolition.
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Lola Olufemi and Imani Robinson invite guests to explore the concept of abolition.
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A film screening, live performances and a reading expanding on storytelling and fictional activism.
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A presentation and panel discussion exploring abolition as a concept.
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Watch a video series of live performances profiling the talent of six UK-based womxn and non-binary artists.
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A screening featuring Babeworld's Derby Day, a new film as part of a commission produced for Gallery 31 show The Voices of A Tempest, plus live music.
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An exhibition exploring the effects of the changing function of our intimate domestic spaces.
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Filipino artist-designer Leeroy New presents his first UK large-scale installation to mark the occasion of Earth Day
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New Virtual Tour guided by writer and curator, Ekow Eshun
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