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Utopia Fair
24 – 26 June 2016
The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court
Free admission
Get involved in utopian ways of living in the 21st century as the courtyard is filled with contemporary utopian movements from all around the UK. Tuck into tasty food from social enterprise cafes and explore interactive displays, events and activities that look at topics including the environment and city-living, community inclusiveness, fashion and arts and craft practices. Cash only onsite.
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COMING SOON
Daydreaming with Stanley Kubrick
An exhibition of art inspired by the master film maker in partnership with Canon
from 6 July 2016
West Wing Galleries, West Wing
A new exhibition, curated by music producer and DJ James Lavelle, featuring a host of contemporary artists, film makers and musicians showcasing works inspired by Stanley Kubrick. Participating artists such as Haroon Mirza and Anish Kapoor have been invited to submit responses to a film, scene, character or theme from the Kubrick archives, shining new perspectives onto the cinematic master’s lifework.
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COMING SOON
Summer Series at Somerset House
with American Express®
7 – 17 July 2016
This year Somerset House again plays host to an eclectic and world-class array of headline artists alongside a selection of hotly-tipped emerging acts. Last week we announced our line-up of support acts, with highlights this year including Claudia Kane, Jodie Abacus and Pumarosa. Coveted slots previously filled by some of today’s most exciting artists, they’ll be joining our carefully curated line-up of headline artists.
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Tom's Terrace
Until October 2016
River Terrace, South Wing
Back for the summer months, Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens’ al fresco bar at Somerset House offers champagne, cocktails, nibbles, sharing boards and desserts on our 18th century terrace. Enjoy a meal or drink with sweeping views of the Thames towards the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament and the other way to St Paul’s.
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Did you miss the Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House announcement? See the full programme of 2016 films here.
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MORE EVENTS
Into The Wild: Decoding the Creative Journey
9 - 12 June 2016
River Rooms, New Wing
Free admission
Delve into the worlds of 3D printing, virtual reality, creative coding and more at this event exploring the creative journeys of artists, designers and technologists. Featuring projects from Makerversity’s MV Works programme, which supports creative practitioners to develop their practice.
Guided Historical Tours
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Seamen's Hall, South Wing
Explore the history of Somerset House on one of our free guided tours. Discover the Tudor history of the site on our Old Palace Tour or venture into the depths of the atmospheric Deadhouse on our Historical Highlights Tour.
Georgiana Houghton: Spirit Drawings
from 16 June 2016
The Courtauld Gallery, North Wing
Explore an astonishing series of Victorian watercolours by the long-forgotten spiritualist artist, Georgiana Houghton. Detailed explanations on the back of the works declare that her hand was guided by various spirits, including several Renaissance artists, as well as higher angelic beings.
Learning and Events
This month we take a closer look at the buildings around us in our free family drop in workshop inspired by the London Festival of Architecture and their theme this year of community. Led by Berlin based illustrator Jack Taylor and drawing inspiration from his book Two by Four that looks behind the scenes of a house under construction.
From our friends at William Morris Gallery
WMG Late: Utopia
9 June 2016
18:30 – 22:30
Free admission
This month WMG Lates join the celebration of the 500th anniversary of Thomas More’sUtopia, with an event co-curated by Vine Collective. Stretch your imaginary muscles and spend the evening dreaming of utopian possibilities inspired by William Morris’s ecotopian novel, News From Nowhere.
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