A film of formidable power from director Ava DuVernay, who turns an episode from the history of the civil rights struggle into an incendiary dramatic thriller.
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Producer, performer and DJ. Their work explores the politics and aesthetics of club culture, technology and queerness.
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Set against the backdrop of Somerset House’s iconic façade and with breath-taking views across the Thames, the River Terrace and is the perfect location to host your summer event.
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Join us for the first two parts of the Before trilogy, Richard Linklater’s glorious ode to spontaneity, fate and tourism – two films shot and set ten years apart.
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will share advice on developing creative projects and bringing ideas to life against the backdrop of ... diversity and inclusion by supporting and celebrating creatives from the Black British community who are all ... Young Host from the Young Producers at Somerset House programme. Tune in here About Swarzy Macaly TV ...
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An author of short fiction and journalist covering literature, film, art, music, politics, gender, sexuality and football.
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A frenetic programme of screen-based work by international artists competing for your attention and ultimately reminding you to switch off.
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Author, journalist and former Studios resident Juliet Jacques reflects on her love of the beautiful game, documenting how it has changed in the wake of Covid-19
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Artist and environmental activist Justin Brice Guariglia presents his largest scale installation to date, formed of nine large solar-powered LED signs.
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Our Summer BBQ offer on the River Terrace for 2020 comes from the industry expert and creative talent that is Clement Worrall.
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Somerset House announces its annual Spring courtyard commission for 2024
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A newly commissioned film by artist and filmmaker Josiane M. H. Pozi for Somerset House Studios' Gallery 31 exhibition Create, Capture, Organise, Pluralise.
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This September, London Design Biennale will welcome the world to our capital city. A diverse group of over 35 countries and cities have been confirmed as participants.
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Join us for the opening activation session where we will be learning insights from the latest research on the global perceptions on climate change.
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Explore films, podcasts and long reads from around the web exploring the legacy of the Windrush Generation.
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New collaborations with King’s College London, exploring critical new perspectives.
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Come and join the super talented Anuska Alepuz for a live storytelling and illustration event that will have your little ones giggling all afternoon.
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Publisher Margaret Busby explores the rise of Carnival as a means of celebration and defiance for the Windrush generation
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New commission by Hylozoic/Desires (Himali Singh Soin & David Soin Tappeser) exploring the complex weave of histories and myths around Britain’s imperial salt monopoly in India.
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Artist Alejandra Carles-Tolra will give a talk in front of her photographic work from the series Where We ... a screening of selected shorts from 1000 Londoners a Chocolate Films Project; we welcome contributors Dame ... whose mother moved to London from Jamaica during the Windrush era. Dame Jocelyn Barrow is a race ...
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