Western Flag (Spindletop, Texas) 2017
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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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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a world of planes, helicopters and drones, not to mention satellites. Three photographers renowned for ... Empty World with curator and writer David Campany. This Empty World is Brandt’s first work in colour and ... their aerial practice – though each one works at different altitudes, come together to discuss the ...
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Cooking Sections examine the systems that organise the world through food.
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Providing you with unique insight into some of the world’s most exciting voices in medium, the ... photographic medium and its significance in the contemporary art world today. Talk tickets cost £9.50, ... advance is strongly advised. Talk tickets do not include admission to the Fair. You must purchase a Day ...
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A fortnight of installations and events exploring creative responses to climate change
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with unique insights from some of the world’s most vital photographic voices, so expect to hear lively, ... tickets do not include admission to the Fair. You must purchase a Day Pass ticket for the same day as the ... (Cierra Britton Gallery) and Nancy Floyd, moderated by curator Fiona Rogers. Why do we keep turning the ...
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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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Makerversity launches a new set of civic hacks to address the big societal issues of our time.
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Join award-winning British fashion designer Bethany Williams as she investigates our relationship to future generations, inviting audiences to take part in her research process online.
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Inspired by a village fair, this event aims to draw on Spring’s symbolism to leave audiences feeling renewed and refreshed in their hope for the future of soil.
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It’s an exciting moment for London this September, as we welcome the world.
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Exploring and imagining hopeful visions of a climate altered tomorrow, with the Somerset House Future Producers and Studios resident Superflux.
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The children’s author and founder of Angelbooks speaks to us.
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climate simulation as part of the London Design Biennale. Working together, participants will have the ... chance to transform this quiet peninsula into a world-famous cultural hub, in the face of escalating ... climate shocks. The Future for Beginners is created by David Finnigan, Melanie Frances and Becky-Dee ...
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Somerset House presents SOIL: The World at Our Feet, a landmark exhibition unearthing the wonder of soil, its unbreakable bond to all life, and the vital role it plays in our planet’s future.
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Delving deeper into synthetic biology, exploring the applications and ethics of this radical technology through the lens of Food & Pharma.
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An exhibition exploring the joy, friendship, resistance and art of Black LGBTQIA+ people in Britain.
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Part II of Studios artist Alexandrina Hemsley's reflection on the term 'care'
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A takeover by John Gerrard to mark the presentation of 'Western Flag (Spindletop, Texas) 2017' which stands as a symbol of climate change and modern society’s dependence on oil.
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Reflect on the interrelationship and mutual influence of humans and the planet in this new film, exploring today’s climate crisis and legacies of colonialism.
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