Spanning from the 1970s to the present day, The Missing Thread charted the shifting landscape of Black British culture and the unique contribution it has made to Britain’s rich design history.
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For Earth Day 2020, multi-award winning fashion designer Bethany Williams invites us to make a flag to pass on a message to our future generations.
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A cultural cross section through Europe & Asia motivated by the recent migration crisis, this documentary explores the links between place, belonging, happiness and people’s hopes.
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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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With film and video playing a key role in enabling skaters to document their local scenes, No Comply features four new film commissions documenting the community.
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With curator Ekow Eshun, spotlighting the works of artists with personal connections to countries in the Caribbean, South America and Africa.
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Practice utilises 3D rendering, rapid prototyping, and AI to create sculptures and films which posit speculative futures.
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London Battle takes over our iconic open-air courtyard with a day of dance and Breaking showcases, workshops, live DJs and a big outdoor party
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Summer is a time to celebrate, and at Somerset House we do it with style.
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An afternoon of hip-hop inspired poems and hip-hop music.
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Practical tips for reducing your exposure to harmful pollutants
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A music and arts marketing session from sound and performance artist Aja.
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Creative Job Studio is the inspirational talent and skills development space for young people to meet arts organisations and creative professionals.
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Skate at Somerset House with Moët & Chandon welcomes visitors for an unparalleled skating experience in the heart of the capital
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This year's line-up includes three premieres, as well as cult, classic and contemporary films
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Acclaimed Barcelona-born graffiti artist Sixe Parades’ ode to Peruvian and Andean aesthetics.
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Go back in time to the dawn of photography with Thresholds, a new virtual reality artwork by Mat Collishaw.
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Join us for a night that will truly be Once Upon a Dream as the Walt Disney classic fills the courtyard with colour, romance, music and animated magic.
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A story of forbidden love & unspoken feelings, starring the magnificent Cate Blanchett in the title role & Rooney Mara as the younger woman who fatefully catches her eye.
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Performance installation developed from Nozomu’s recent release on The Death of Rave.
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