What does it take to launch an independent magazine? Come along to this series of afternoon talks & hear from the people behind some of this year's most exciting new titles.
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In conversation between actress CCH Pounder & filmmaker John Akomfrah.
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An evening of live readings and performance reflecting on carceral punishment.
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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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A key part of the Edible Utopia programme is our growing of mushrooms in the disused coalholes around the courtyard.
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Taking place in the crypt below our courtyard featuring music visuals by Wang Fujui, Lu Yi, Meuko! Meuko!, TZU NI & LTY.
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A large-scale art installation by artist John Gerrard in Somerset House’s The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court on the occasion of World Earth Day.
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Wheelchair users are welcome to skate at Somerset House at any time, plus we also hold two dedicated wheelchair sessions.
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A thrilling new open-air experience that takes an inventive twist on the traditional fairground
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Rene Matić (b. 1997, Peterborough) is an artist, writer and poet based in London.
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Moving image artist and researcher Onyeka Igwe spotlights a series of Black women filmmakers.
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London Battle takes over our iconic open-air courtyard with a world premiere and a day packed with showcases, workshops, live DJs and a big outdoor party.
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Somerset House announces its 2022 summer exhibition, Eternally Yours: An Exhibition about Repair, Care and Healing, showcasing diverse examples of creative reuse
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A showcase of the world’s most ambitious and imaginative designers, curators and design institutes working today.
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Guest-curated day-to-night parties of live art, performance and games as part of This Bright Land.
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Nine Nights bring a combination of live and DJ performances to our iconic courtyard.
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Somerset House announce details of Now Play This 2025
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The film poster exhibition with Print Club London is back for its fifth year. Your chance to buy limited-edition screen prints inspired by this seasons film programme.
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Music Hackspace presents two-days of workshops with Befaco.
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