Publisher Margaret Busby explores the rise of Carnival as a means of celebration and defiance for the Windrush generation
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i-D's Matthew Whitehouse in discussion with photographers Alice Hawkins & Ken Grant.
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two text collages all made in and focused specifically on the United States. Through a mixture of ... historical and contemporary realities of anti-Black and gendered violence – when treated as aberrations – do ... not in fact serve to veil violence’s essential function in the maintenance of ‘civil’ society. book ...
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promoters of this competition are Somerset House Trust, The Strand, London WC2R 1LA and Jamaica Tourist ... Board, 1 Prince Consort Board, London, SW7 2BZ. Information on how to enter forms part of these terms and ... conditions. Entry into the competition is deemed to be an acceptance of these terms and conditions. Please ...
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In this installment of the Material Explorations series, Makerversity explore Fantastic Plastic and takes a closer look at how innovations in materials and processes is disrupting what we make & how.
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Perfume co-curator Lizzie Ostrum in conversation with perfumers Mark Buxton & David Seth Moltz.
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A new event series exploring the role technology plays in the development, production and consumption of art and culture.
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Creative Careers Academy member Teresa Fan shares her thoughts on our current Charles Russell Speechlys Terrace Rooms Series exhibition Kaleidoscope.
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Paying homage to the diversity of London.
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An exhibition exploring contemporary artistic and stylistic representations of the north of England
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Wild Life Drawing is a drawing class with a difference. Instead of human life models, the subjects are real animals.
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A new season of activity, with highlights exploring climate change and our relationship with nature
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Further details of Somerset House Studios Autumn/Winter 2019 programme announced
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Aiysha Nazir reflects on her creative industry placement with Somerset House resident organisation Royal Society of Literature.
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We share a teaser of 'Early Winter' a work in progress by artist-in-residence Gerda Paliušytė
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We revisit Feminist Internet's podcast series for this week's Deep Listen, with an episode focusing on the importance of queer spaces in London
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An exhibition examining the historical representation and shifting legacy of Black women in visual culture.
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On the occasion of Blondie’s 40th anniversary, we showcased a series of iconic and previously unpublished photographs by Chris Stein, co-founder of Blondie.
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One of the definitive New York City bands of the noughties, this enigmatic noirish trio has served up seven classic albums and return to touring fighting fit.
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Somerset House Studios celebrates 4 years of its expanding dynamic artistic community with the first online edition of AGM
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