Tuesday 14 December 2021

Somerset House - Gifts to pine for

 A close-up photo of baubles on a Christmas tree in the courtyard of Somerset House. In the reflection of the baubles you can see Somerset House.

Treats for you, friends and family in store and online

Shop gifts on the unique side in our online shop (anyone for an Ostrich Pillow or Friendly Door Snake by David Shrigley?) or explore exhibition publications with curatorial input by experts in their field.


Quirky and unique

Three snake-like plush novelty objects, in different colours of orange, blue and pink, with cartoon-like faces embroidered on them.

FRIENDLY DOOR SNAKE BY DAVID SHRIGLEY

A man enjoying his Ostrich Pillow. The pillow encompasses his head, leaving only the nose and mouth clear. The man reclines on an office chair and looks relaxed.

OSTRICH PILLOW

A black pen, laid next to a black pen lid.

ONIGIRI PEN

A close-up of the Global Warming Mug. It is light blue, with a green map of the world printed on it. At the centre of the map the green is starting to turn to a sandy white colour.

GLOBAL WARMING MUG

A photo of a the glass. On one side the glass reads Pessimist and the other it reads Optimist.

PESSIMIST / OPTIMIST DRINKING GLASSES

A photo of the front cover of the Beano exhibition comic. Dennis the Menace is climbing on a statue to put a traffic cone on its head.

BEANO EXHIBITION COMIC


A GIF of the Studios Editions on sale. It shows each individual print in rotation, with the words 'STUDIOS EDITIONS' printed over the top.

Studios Editions

Invest in time limited editions from the Somerset House Studios community, with 50% of all profits going directly to the artist and the remaining 50% going to our Young Talent Fund, supporting early career artists.

Featuring works from Artor Jesus InkeröHannah PerryIain Forsyth & Jane PollardMajed AslamPaul Purgas & Vivienne Griffin, Phoebe DaviesRene Matić and Tyreis Holder.


Rebels without a Claus

A view of the Beano exhibition shop. There are lots of Beano related prints on the wall. A young Black man wearing a red jacket is looking at the prints.

BEANO EXHIBITION GIFT SHOP

Our Beano: The Art of Breaking the Rules shop features beautiful prints, T-shirts, and classics like the whoopie cushion and fart whistle. Don't miss bespoke exclusive gifts such as the Radley London x Beano handbag and plush Dennis, Minnie and Gnasher toys, either. 

The Walker's stand at the shop. There are shelves laden with shortbread, with tartan trim.

WALKER'S SHORTBREAD

From one Scottish classic, Beano, to another, if you stop by the Beano exhibition gift shop in person don’t forget to pick up some Walker’s Shortbread – the perfect sweet treat and stocking filler.


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A photo of some mulled wine in a cear glass.

CHALET BARRAGISTE

Planning on paying us a visit in person for your shopping needs? Book a table at our Alpine paradise, Chalet Barragiste, which celebrates the very best in festive feasting.