Nkechi Nwobani-Akanwo is a curator with a keen interest in both art and aesthetics as a mode of communication.
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Learn more about Somerset House’s Young Producers' project Decentralise, a new interactive digital platform exploring the history of Black British art at Somerset House.
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After approximately twelve hours from the point of deepest sleep (in the Sleep Phase), the body undergoes a second rest phase as part of the circadian rhythm.
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An informal discussion exploring how artistic and creative interventions are being mobilised around issues of urban planning and community agency in the management of public space.
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Discover incredible stories from around the world told through the visual language of photography.
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Probing the intersections of art, science, and nature, Creative Cosmos is an immersive five-day creative workshop for young artists aged 16-19. Led by Somerset House Studios resident, Leila Dear.
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Somerset House Studios resident Eloise Hawser uncovers a hidden history of Peanuts in the British press.
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Photographer Alys Tomlinson leads a session inspired by the work of Malick Sidibé.
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Building on our anti-racism pledge, Somerset House Trust wants to interrogate the history of ... Somerset House and its role in Britain’s colonial past, updating what is currently understood and making ... this widely available. To our knowledge, the historical information about Somerset House ...
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With unprecedented access to The Jam’s archive, Somerset House curated the first comprehensive exhibition about the extraordinary band whose music immortalised life for Britain’s disenchanted youth.
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Paul Maheke discusses his complex creative process, and the racial politics of the art world.
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a 12-month programme developed to support music and sound artists who are interested in experimenting and ... INCLUDED IN THE RESIDENCY Free, dedicated studio space at Somerset House. £3,000 project budget (including ... Access to the artist community-based at Somerset House Studios, with opportunities for networking, social ...
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Studios resident Libby Heaney wants to answer the question: how can we create an ethical framework for AI and quantum computing before it’s too late?
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Artist exploring precarious post-digital conditions
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American singer, songwriter and actress. Jones has won nine Grammy Awards and sold more than 50 million albums worldwide.
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Join us to chat face to face with people working in the arts.
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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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An expert perfumer takes up residency within the Perfume Lab to showcase the art and science of crafting a fragrance.
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