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Guy Bourdin: Image Maker
Until 15 March 2015
Embankment Galleries, South Wing
From his professional debut for Paris Vogue in the 1950s, Guy Bourdin developed a distinctive style of visual storytelling which continues to serve as a source of inspiration to contemporary fashion photographers from Tim Walker to Nick Knight. The UK’s largest ever exhibition of his work continues with over 100 works from the photographer’s estate including paintings, working drawings, notebooks, Polaroids and videos.
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Vodafone London Fashion Weekend
From 26 February 2015
As soon as the final model steps off the catwalk atLondon Fashion Week, the biggest and most exclusive fashion pop-up takes over Somerset House. Book now for your opportunity to experience cutting-edge design and get a jump on the season ahead, with a unique mix of designer shopping and catwalk shows, as well as the opportunity to get up close and personal with the style industry’s great and good.
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Mapping the City
Until 15 February 2015
New Wing
Free admission
An exhibition of works by over 50 established and emerging artists from the street and graffiti art scenes such as Shepard Fairey, Swoon and Aryz, where the artists present a series of cartographic representations of their chosen cities. Alongside the exhibition is a series of events, including film and music evenings, artists talks, performances and interactive workshops. In collaboration with arts organisation A(by)P.
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Due to popular demand, Chris Stein/Negative: Me, Blondie and the Advent of Punk with photographs of life inside Blondie, has been extended until 8 February 2015.
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Knyttan: Factory of the Future
Until 1 March 2015
New Wing
Free admission
Have you ever wanted to design your own scarf, jumper or even dress, but can’t knit? Create a design and have it made in front of you on industrial machines and using the finest-quality Italian Merino wool.
T H E U N S E E N Emporium
Until 5 May 2015
New Wing
Free admission
Enter the magical world where science fuses with design. Within the Emporium visitors are fully immersed in material science and surrounded by iconic British designed products treated with UNSEEN technology, and the curious can shop for materials, artefacts & bespoke made-to-order commodities.
PJ Harvey: Recording in Progress
Presented by Artangel and Somerset House
Exclusive merchandise is now available to purchase from the Somerset House website. Shop for a set of lyric sheet reproductions for the new album being recorded within our New Wing, as well as a limited-edition print, each signed and numbered by photographer Seamus Murphy and PJ Harvey.
Learning & Events
February is all about Navigation. Whether charting the progress of proto-punks Johnny Moped in Unorthodocs, traversing the decades by drawing like a vintage fashion designer, or journeying the city 3-D style with Maggie Li, we’ve got this month all mapped out for you.
COMING SOON: Beard
From 5 March 2015
Terrace Rooms, South Wing
Free admission
Featuring over 70 images that explore the art of grooming and featuring actor John Hurt, models Ricki Hall and Billy Huxley, and artist Gavin Turk. The show celebrates the enduring beard trend which has exploded across the world with photographs by Mr Elbank.
Goya: the Witches and Old Women Album
From 26 February 2015
The Courtauld Gallery, North Wing
This major exhibition reunites all the surviving drawings from the Witches and Old Women Album for the first time, offering a fascinating and enlightening view of a very private and personal Goya.
From our friends at the Roundhouse
Roundhouse Rising
16 –22 Feb 2015
The Roundhouse’s annual festival of emerging music returns with an exciting line-up of live music plus industry masterclasses, panels, workshops and creative projects. Presented in association with BBC Introducing, DIY, Coda and 13 Artists.
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