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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Become an afrobeat poet! Joanna Brown of Africa Writes leads a creative writing workshop in response to photographic imagery from our Malick Sidibé exhibition.
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A summer celebration of community and culture this August
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Open-air, affordable gatherings at the heart of the capital this summer.
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A season of exhibitions and events, talks and new commissions to celebrate African Art this autumn
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Announcing a broad programme of events for Somerset House's major summer exhibition
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A fortnight of installations and events exploring creative responses to climate change
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A series of free live events, workshops and performances at Somerset House throughout August
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Major exhibition by Somerset House Studios artist Eloise Hawser
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Join the brilliant author-illustrator Jane Porter for a roaring storytelling event and find out how to draw your very own Arnold the lion – ROAR!
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London’s leading festival of experimental games returns for a weekend of engaging interaction and play
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See this brand new, hilarious picture book brought to life by the illustrator Sav Akyüz.
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If you’d prefer to take your first steps on the ice in a more relaxed setting, we’re offering reduced capacity Skate sessions on selected weekday mornings across the season.
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Photographer Alys Tomlinson leads a session inspired by the work of Malick Sidibé.
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A pop up skatepark sets up shop on the Strand, with two weeks of free skateboarding events.
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A long summer night of live performances, activities hosted by artists and curators, DJ sets, plus food and drink pop-ups.
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Celebrate Black Unity Bike Ride's annual 14-mile ride across London at Somerset House, featuring a Black Makers Market, DJ sets and food.
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New Virtual Tour guided by writer and curator, Ekow Eshun
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Exhibitions, public programmes and events to come this spring/summer
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Somerset House Summer Series with American Express are thrilled to announce Mabel will be joining the line-up, closing the open-air live music festival on 17 July 2022.
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