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Like all public buildings and spaces, Somerset House has a number of security measures in place.
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Like all public buildings and spaces, Somerset House has a number of security measures in place.
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Refresh, unwind and refuel at our on site eateries.
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Biannual series dedicated to examining the intersections of well-being and societal shifts, particularly in the face of technological and ecological change.
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Photo London returns for its landmark tenth edition at Somerset House from 14 - 18 May 2025.
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A dynamic monthly programme empowering aspiring creatives aged 18–30 to explore new pathways, build skills, and break into the creative industries on their own terms.
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Exhibition exploring the notion of the body as an archive; as a record of collective stories, experiences, and memories.
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Join us as we celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs on the Black Business Incubator at an evening of presentations and networking.
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Curated by Taylor LeMelle and featuring Mani Kambo, Comuzi Lab (Yaa Addae and Saffi Mackenzie) and Tai Shani.
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As we embark on a new decade, explore what's in store for the year ahead at Somerset House as we announce a bumper 2020 programme.
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Enjoy after-hours access to our courtyard and acclaimed exhibitions at Somerset House and The Courtauld.
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Providing emerging creatives aged 18-30 who are underrepresented in the cultural sector opportunity and space to flourish here at Somerset House.
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A special event for families where you’ll get the chance to meet and draw wolves
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Exploring unsanctioned public art – or graffiti – as an intrinsically utopian practice.
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A new programme of workshops running from March until December will cover a broad range of activities including modular synth workshops and workshops on standalone synths.
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The 50th anniversary of a 1960s British cinema icon: a mystery following a fashion photographer through a swinging London where nothing is what it seems.
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This triple Oscar-winner follows an African-American boy’s journey from youth to young manhood is one of the most talked-about and deeply-felt films of recent times.
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A panel discussion exploring the future of perfume and evolving sensory experience with three contemporary perfume experts.
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Tracing its way from the ruins of Britain & Germany to the suburbs of contemporary Holland, an exhibition taking you on a Sebaldian journey.
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Chloe Lamford and Tom Scutt discuss their radical approaches stage design for theatre.
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