Artist Marija Bozinovska Jones invites visitors to explore ideas of self and its preservation in our technological age.
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A new event series exploring the role technology plays in the development, production and consumption of art and culture.
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Benoît Loiseau will look at the past & present of textile design in Latin America.
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This expert panel brings together leading designers and participants in London Design Biennale to discuss design and cultural diplomacy.
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Horror, terror, power, awe. A new ‘Romanticism’ for Brexit Britain?
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DEFRAG is partnering with the record label Hyperdub to discuss Ø, the label's experimental club night and artistic platform curated by Shannen SP and Kode9.
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Join us for an evening of debate that will challenge the popular notion that the world is destined to go to hell in a handcart, in favour of a more optimistic vision for the future.
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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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ASSEMBLY artist in residence Loraine James talks artistic practice and process with DJ and curator Shannen SP.
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Musician Lafawndah delves into the themes, processes and influences behind her new audio work Antinomy.
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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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An expert perfumer takes up residency within the Perfume Lab to showcase the art and science of crafting a fragrance.
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This triple Oscar-winner follows an African-American boy’s journey from youth to young manhood is one of the most talked-about and deeply-felt films of recent times.
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One of the most strikingly original and influential films of the modern era returns looking as vivid and visionary as ever for a special 20th anniversary screening.
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An independent 19th century woman’s fearless attempt at self-expression lies at the heart of the great director Jane Campion’s sensual and visually striking period drama.
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resident mycologist Darren Springer. On Saturday there will be a series of talks and workshops from Fashion ... Open Studio and Somerset House. Join from 14.00 for a talk with Bethany Williams and knitwear designer ...
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Talks looking at different strategies and systems for making music and organising sound.
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London’s leading festival of experimental games returns, showcasing the very latest in game design from the across the globe.
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1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the leading art fair dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, returns to London for its 11th edition.
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1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns to Somerset House for its twelfth edition.
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