Discover the extra ordinary possibilities of everyday objects.
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For her first public commission in the UK, London-based artist Theresa Weber produces a site-specific installation responding to the history and architecture of Somerset House.
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New and rarely seen works from internationally renowned South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga.
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The first major UK retrospective of works from the celebrated French-Moroccan photographer, video artist and activist Leila Alaoui.
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The Somerset House Future Producers met with dancers, choreographers and producers to learn more about The Walk, a travelling festival of performance.
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A new commission by London-based interdisciplinary artist Amba Sayal-Bennett, exploring the layered architecture and rich history of Somerset House.
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Examine how rebellion sits at the heart of pioneering artistic practice.
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A special exhibition by the 2020–2021 Master of Photography, Shirin Neshat, presented as part of Photo London, opening from 01 September in anticipation of the fair’s arrival.
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What is the impact of an archive? And how can we use them to frame and understand the everyday?
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We’re back with new exhibitions, inspiring installations and much-loved returning events, alongside new ways to engage with our creative community online.
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An opportunity to see how new platforms contrast with original archives.
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Further exhibition highlights revealed
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Somerset House announces its major autumn exhibition celebrating the world's longest-running weekly comic: Beano
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Programme highlights for the first half of the year
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A season of exhibitions and events, talks and new commissions to celebrate African Art this autumn
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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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Snoopy, Charlie Brown and co. come to Somerset House in a cultural celebration of the world’s most influential comic strip
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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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