The longtime fishing practices of the Faroe Islands are threatened by animal rights activism, plummeting wildlife populations and rising mercury levels.
/whats-on/unorthodocs-islands-and-whales
Global fashion designer recognised for his outlandish clubwear and novel approach to redefining modern luxury.
/residents/gareth-pugh
A tribute to our dear friend Tony Elliott, our longest standing trustee.
/blog/tribute-tony-elliott
An interactive workshop employing collective singing, listening and discussion.
/whats-on/grounding-practice-gary-zhexi-zhang-waste-paper-opera
Marie McPartlin, Director of Somerset House Studios offers up a list of cultural highlights for the year ahead from Studios artists and beyond.
/blog/2018-highlights
L Saha is a true-luxury womenswear label. Creating timeless collections following a holistic set of pro-planet, pro-people principles.
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A major international photography event in the heart of London.
/whats-on/photo-london-2019
Somerset House Studios artist and filmmaker Maeve Brennan provides insight into her practice, sharing skills in filmmaking.
/blog/upgrade-yourself-maeve-brennan
An exhibition examining the historical representation and shifting legacy of Black women in visual culture.
/whats-on/black-venus
Elizabeth MacLeod picks out a few fascinating behind the scenes facts about the films curated for Film4 Summer Screen.
/blog/did-you-know-facts-figures-film4-summer-screen
Unpicking the complexities of making art that centres around the diaspora.
/blog/kaleidoscope-qa-photographer-liz-johnson-artur
Meet our second intake of young people currently in work placements across Somerset House.
/creative-careers/creative-careers-academy/meet-our-2019-creative-careers-academy-participants
In conversation between actress CCH Pounder & filmmaker John Akomfrah.
/whats-on/get-up-stand-up-now/cch-pounder-and-john-akomfrah-with-curators-introduction-by-zak-ove
Colleagues from across producing, events and marketing share their career journeys and experiences, answering your questions with some practical advice.
/blog/upgrade-yourself-inspiration-arts-careers-behind-scenes
Drop in to the Utopia Treasury to see a short documentary film and sculptural dance video art piece by artist Mira Calix.
/whats-on/moving-museum-35-mira-calix
An installation exploring eight gifts given for a journey through life.
/whats-on/gifts-clare-whistler
MGMT have always married an adventurous experimentalism with unstoppable pop hooks.
/whats-on/somerset-house-summer-series/mgmt
Now Play This returns to Somerset House to celebrate its tenth anniversary as part of the city-wide London Games Festival
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Join artists Delphine Diallo and Maxine Walker as they discuss their work with curator Aindrea Emelife.
/whats-on/black-venus-delphine-diallo-maxine-walker-conversation-aindrea-emelife
music and sound for a 12-month residency (April 2025- March 2026). This opportunity is open to three ... this period, participating artists will develop new live work to be presented at Assembly, the ... critical discussions and listening sessions. Dedicated time with a sound engineer. Editorial advice through ...
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