Friday, 13 May 2022

Somerset House - Masters of photography and print, plus artist-led workshops

 A photo of Photo London at Somerset House. A big white marquee has been built in the courtyard, and you can see people moving around the outside of it. In the background is the London skyline.

What's On at Somerset House

PHOTO LONDON

The very best of the past, present and future of photography returns to Somerset House, with Nick Knight as the 2022 Master of Photography. 

See iconic images from Knight’s career as one of the world’s most influential and visionary photographers, alongside presentations from an impressive range of over 100 leading galleries, plus talks, events, tours and workshops.

UNTIL 15 MAY
SITE-WIDE
£29/£19 CONCESSION

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

Explore printmaking in all its forms, with works by some of the world’s greatest masters, alongside new work by contemporary artists, hot off the press.

26-29 MAY
SOUTH, EAST & WEST WINGS
£18 / £12 CONCESSION

Coming soon

A photo of audience members walking into the National Saturday Club Summer Show.

NATIONAL SATURDAY CLUB SUMMER SHOW

The National Saturday Club Summer Show presents an inspirational showcase of the ideas, creativity and innovation of the nation’s next generation.

04-12 JUN
EMBANKMENT GALLERIES
FREE

A photo of a pair of hands holding a bowl that's covered in striped fabrics.

ETERNALLY YOURS

This upcoming exhibition explores the unexpectedly hopeful and healing stories of repair, through examples of creative reuse from textiles and ceramics to furniture.

16 JUN – 25 SEP
TERRACE ROOMS, SOUTH WING
FREE

A photo of a repaired piece of denim. On the denim someone has carefully darned the thread through.

TOAST RENEWAL WORKSHOPS

Accompanying Eternally Yours, TOAST explores ideas of repair with a range of virtual and in person workshops, spanning Swiss darning to sashiko repair to extend the life of garments.

18 JUN – 30 JUL
SOUTH WING OR ONLINE
£15 / FREE

An artwork by artist Lawrence Lek. A digital render of a landscape. In a green valley surrounded by trees and rugged mountains is a videogame amphitheater with a pool at the centre.

NEW WORLDS

Artist and writer Alice Bucknell presents a new series of talks, screenings and performances, aimed at helping us to envision the future worlds we want to inhabit. 

26 MAY – 1 JUL
RIVER ROOMS / LANCASTER ROOMS
£6 / £10

Win tickets to Somerset House Summer Series with American Express

Campaign artwork for Somerset House Summer Series. An image of Somerset House has been collaged, with a stage and crowds pieced together in front. This is all on a lime green background.

LET US KNOW YOUR DREAM TICKET

Let us know who you'd like to see at Somerset House Summer Series in 2023 for your chance to win a pair of tickets to your choice of show at this year's stellar line-up.

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Our Time On Earth

An exhibition of incredible ideas for our future. Reimagine your relationship with our shared planet.

Until Mon 29 Aug, Barbican Centre

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