Wednesday 27 April 2022

Somerset House - Contemporary photography, original print and inspiring music

 A photo on display at the Sony World Photography Awards this year by Amal Prasad. An aerial shot of a beach, with fishermen dragging in a net across the shore.

Final days of Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition 2022

It’s your last chance to see this showcase of breathtaking images and compelling stories from some of today’s most exciting photographers. 

From Photographer of the Year Adam Ferguson’s powerful self-portraits of migrants to Edward Burtynsky’s staggering, large scale landscapes, documenting humanity’s impact on the earth, there’s much to explore.

UNTIL 02 MAY
EAST & WEST WINGS
£15/£11

Subscribers have access to an exclusive 15% discount across all ticket types. Book here to redeem. Discount applied at checkout.
A photo on display at the Sony World Photography Awards this year by Marlena Waldthausen. A Black woman is captured flipping long braids above her head. She is smiling and radiating joy.

WORKSHOPS & TOURS

Enjoy an exhibition tour and learn how to capture eye-catching compositions. This session is for beginner and intermediate photographers. Purchase as an add-on to your ticket at checkout.

WED 27 APR, 17.30-21.00
£10

A photo of the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition catalogue for 2022.

2022 EXHIBITION CATALOGUE

With vibrant photographs from across the 2022 Awards, this latest edition is a coveted title to add to any book collection. Pre-order along with your ticket to get a 20% discount.

A detail from Patrick Caulfield's 'Napkin and Onions'. A cartoon-like print of a blue napkin covering a spring onion, so you can see its white tip and green leaves at either end. In the background are blue and pink stripes.

LONDON ORIGINAL PRINT FAIR

A celebration of printmaking in all its forms, spanning six centuries, from the 15th century to today’s emerging contemporary artists.

26-29 MAY
SOUTH, EAST & WEST WINGS
£18.00 / £12.00 CONCESSION


Music to your ears

Four gigs are already sold out, but there’s still time to grab tickets for Summer Series with American Express. Look out for news on special guest artists and support acts in the next few weeks.

A photo of the band Squid. Five white men sit atop a rock in the countryside, with trees and blue skies in the background.

SQUID

Experimental five-piece Squid join us for a night of elastic, kinetic songs, brimming with ideas that push at the outer limits of contemporary music.

FRI 08 JUL, 19.30
EDMOND J. SAFRA FOUNTAIN COURT
£31.25

A photo of Ghetts performing. Ghetts is a Black man. He is wearing a Supreme hat and looking into the distance. The scene is bathed in a red light from the stage.

GHETTS

Ghetts is a vital, talented and enduring artist from the UK’s grime scene, combining razor-sharp rhymes with creative, intelligent wordplay. 

THU 14 JUL, 19.30
EDMOND J. SAFRA FOUNTAIN COURT
£33.75 

Read Watch Listen

An installation view of The Arks of Gimokudan by Leeroy New. An upturned ship structure made of recycled materials stands in the courtyard, with two people standing either end of the sculpture.

LEEROY NEW: VESSELS OF TRANSFORMATION

Philippine artist Leeroy New discusses the ideas underpinning his practice, highlighting the environmental impact of everyday objects.

A still from Emma Hart: Language & Class. On one half of the image is a profile view of Emma Hart, a white female. On the right-hand side is a ceramic speech bubble saying 'oi oi' by the artist.

EMMA HART: LANGUAGE & CLASS

Can art put words in your mouth? Recently, we've explored how rebellion sits at the heart of artistic practice. The final film in the series examines language and class with artist Emma Hart.

A photo of two industry placement participants working. They are on set testing light levels in a room surrounded by plants.

STARTING OUT IN A CREATIVE CAREER

What’s it really like being a participant on our Upgrade Yourself: Kickstart creative industry placement? We spoke to two participants to learn more.

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