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Nicholas Hawksmoor: Methodical Imaginings
15 May – 1 September 2013 Terrace Rooms, South Wing Free admission The British baroque architect Nicholas Hawksmoor built a series of important London churches during the early part of the 18th century and this exhibition focuses on seven of these. The key distinguishing features of Hawksmoor’s churches are their spires, each designed with different qualities, which rose throughout the city and became urban markers. Curated by Mohsen Mostafavi, photography by Hélène Binet. > more |
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Blumenfeld Studio: New York, 1941–1960
23 May–1 September 2013 East Wing Galleries, East Wing Free admissionBerlin-born Erwin Blumenfeld was one of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century. This exhibition celebrates the output of his New York studio during the Second World War and post-war boom years, including fashion photography, advertising campaigns, personality portraits, ‘war effort’ propaganda posters and experimental work. > more | |  |
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Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition
Until 12 May 2013 West Wing Galleries, West Wing Offering a snapshot of the world in 2012, this exhibition showcases the award-winning and shortlisted entries of the Sony World Photo Awards. It presents international contemporary photography from both professionals and amateurs in the fields of fashion, travel, wildlife, landscape, portraiture and current affairs. Including work by iconic American photographer William Eggleston, who receives theOutstanding Contribution to Photography award. > book now |
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MORE EVENTS
Editions: Contemporary Rugs for Collectors 2 May–30 June 2013 Great Arch Hall, South Wing Free admission Following the successful After Bloomsbury exhibition in 2012, the work of Christopher Farr returns to Somerset House. Editions is a collaboration between Farr and other designers and artists, including Anni Albers and Lara Bohinc, to develop and produce rugs in limited editions. > more Becoming Picasso: Paris 1901 Until 27 May 2013 The Courtauld Gallery, North Wing "This show is not to be missed." The Times. Last chance to see this critically-acclaimed exhibition and discover the story of Picasso’s breakthrough year as an artist. Experience Picasso’s first masterpieces and the paintings that mark the beginning of his famous Blue period. > book now Free Drop-In Workshop: Frieze Frame Saturday 4 May 12.00-15.00 Meet at Seamen's Hall Info Desk, South WingJoin us for a 3-D modelling workshop creating sea creatures inspired by the watery sculptures around Somerset House. For families with accompanied children aged 6-12. > more The Syngenta Photography Award 2013 17–21 May 2013 West Wing Galleries, West Wing Free admission A culmination of the finest work from both the Professional Commission and Open Competition categories of a new international photography competition launched with the aim of stimulating dialogue around key global challenges through compelling imagery. The theme for the inaugural year of the award is ‘Rural-Urban’. > more From our friends at Urban Outfitters Win an exclusive £200 shopping spree! In need of a Summer wardrobe refresh? Style it out at one of Urban Outfitters’ seven stores in London, or 29 across the rest of the UK and Europe. There’s an exclusive £200 gift card up for grabs to spend on the new season collections of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and home wares. > enter here with the code UOSUMMER |
