Exploring the history of contemporary circus from the beginnings of modern circus in the 1800s through to present day.
/whats-on/circus-originals
As the New Year swings into view, we’re delighted to share the news of a full year of extraordinary culture at Somerset House.
/blog/step-inside-think-outside-somerset-house-2024
One month to go until the exhibition exploring Black Queer histories through love and resistance opens
/press/making-rukus
Discover a series of original art pieces, each a unique interpretation of the qualities and incomparable attributes of The Macallan's latest exceptional new collection of whiskey.
/whats-on/macallan-colour-collection
It may still be cold outside, but we can already feel the buzz of energy building for another ... incredible year of creative experiences at Somerset House, encompassing visual art, digital culture, outdoor ... installations, fashion, music and photography. Whether you’re here in person at the heart of London or joining us ...
/news/step-inside-think-outside-somerset-house-2023
Summer Screen, we’re incredibly proud of our seasons with Film4, hosting over 200 screenings and talks ... venue. Film4 Summer Screen was one of the first large-scale events to be presented in our courtyard, and it set ... memories and special moments to draw upon, from Tippi Hedren telling an audience of 2000 people about her ...
/blog/film4-summer-screen
DEFRAG returns for another series investigating the myriad ways that technology continues to change culture and society.
/whats-on/defrag-architecture
Now Play This curators with a panel of writers, curators, designers & makers.
/whats-on/now-play-this-2019/on-being-playful-engaging-audiences-with-games
Artist Sunil Gupta discusses his photographic series 'Exiles' and 'Mr Malhotra's Party', in relation to the online exhibition Unquiet Moments.
/blog/artist-sunil-gupta-his-photographic-series-exiles-and-mr-malhotras-party
A takeover by John Gerrard to mark the presentation of 'Western Flag (Spindletop, Texas) 2017' which stands as a symbol of climate change and modern society’s dependence on oil.
/blog/marking-world-earth-day
The multidisciplinary artist presents a specially designed flag, titled A Song About Family – an emblem of family co-creation and her time spent in residence.
/whats-on/christine-sun-kim-flag-commission
A unique selection of works from the world’s largest photography competition
/press/sony-world-photography-awards-martin-parr-2017-exhibition
Horror, terror, power, awe. A new ‘Romanticism’ for Brexit Britain?
/whats-on/assembly/extreme-romanticism-elizabeth-bernholz-gazelle-twin-and-agnes-gryczkowska-naked
Revealing the emotional resonances in infrastructures.
/whats-on/eloise-hawser-deep-mark/in-conversation-eloise-hawser-and-sir-peter-bazalgette
Natasha Ginwala, Amal Khalaf and Zeynep Öz, co-curators of the upcoming Sharjah Biennial, elaborate on ... Cassi Namoda, whose visionary oeuvre engages Lusoafrican narratives, itinerant mapping of mythologies, ... matrilineal histories and equatorial life in the aftermath of colonialism. Panelists: Natasha Ginwala, Amal ...
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Artist, researcher and filmmaker who works outside the frame; scrutinises the effects of network technologies on social relations, urban space and political structures.
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An afternoon of talks, workshops and activities delivering practical creative careers advice.
/whats-on/creative-careers-day
A discussion into the photography project 'Elephant' which documented the people and places of Elephant & Castle, in the borough of Southwark where she lives.
/blog/kaleidoscope-qa-photographer-teresa-eng
Film poster exhibition, talks, screenings and workshops in line with Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House
/press/film4-summer-screen-wider-events-programme
Announcing our spring summer programme with exhibitions, gigs, films and events which reflect on and celebrate the multiplicity of voices that together form modern Britain.
/blog/looking-forward-springsummer-2019
