Somerset House - Contemporary photography, original print and inspiring music

 

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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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 

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Read Watch Listen

LEEROY NEW: VESSELS OF TRANSFORMATION

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

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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.

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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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The Cinema Museum - Misty Moon, Tea & Sympathy (1956), Greater Than Love (1921), Liz Taylor & Sophia Loren Travelogues, French Sundaes

 

Misty Moon April 30th Tea & Sympathy (1956) May 1st Greater Than Love (1921) May 4th Liz Taylor & Sophia Loren Travelogues May 6th French Sundaes April 15th Misty Moon presents; The Bill Reunion 6, Saturday April 30th @ 6pm Misty Moon is delighted to be coming back to our home at The Cinema Museum after 2 years away with The Bill Reunion 6. The Bill Reunion 6 will be hosted by Misty Moon’s Curator and Producer Stuart Morriss and Oliver Crocker, presenter of The Bill Podcast since 2017, where he has interviewed over 50 of Sun Hill’s finest. In 2020, his book Witness Statements: Making The Bill (Series 1-3) was published, featuring interviews with 40 cast and crew and dozens of previously unpublished behind the scenes photographs – devonfirebooks.com. More information can be found here. Advance tickets are £20 - click below to purchase via Ticketlab.  Alternatively, please call 020 7840 2200 during office hours to purchase direct from the Museum. Buy Now Vito Project LGBTQ + Film Club presents; Tea & Sympathy (1956), Sunday May 1st @ 6pm The Vito Project is proud to present its new 2022 Spring season: Re-Opening the Celluloid Closet, a series of screenings exploring the challenging and yet endlessly fascinating ways that classic Hollywood films depicted queer representation under the restraints of the infamous Hays Code. This was a set of self-regulating guidelines dictating what was deemed unacceptable in American movies from 1934-1968 – and homosexuality was on the “highly objectionable” list! Despite this, filmmakers took on the creative challenge to show what couldn’t be shown through veiled subtexts and exploitation. Tea and Sympathy (1956) was brought this to the screen in lush colour and CinemaScope by Vincente Minnelli, one of Classic Hollywood’s most flamboyant directors, winning Oscars for An American In Paris (1951) and Gigi (1958). Let’s not forget he had also been married to Judy Garland and yes, is Liza’s father. Adapted for the screen from his own play by Robert Anderson, this is regarded as one of the era’s most sensitive, hard-hitting portrayals of the corrosive effect of homophobia and toxic masculinity. Seventeen-year-old Tom Robinson Lee (John Kerr, who won a Golden Globe for his portrayal), a new senior at an all boys’ prep school, finds himself at odds with the machismo culture of his classmates who love sports, roughhouse, fantasise about girls, and worship their coach, Bill Reynolds (Leif Erickson). Tom prefers classical music, goes to the theatre, and generally seems to be more at ease in the company of women. Tormented for his ‘unmanly’ qualities and called ‘sister boy’ Tom is treated unfeelingly by his father who believes a man should be manly. However, the headmaster’s wife (Deborah Kerr, screen legend of From Here To Eternity (1953), The King And I (1956)) sympathises with him, but her efforts to help only lead to confronting her own insecurities about her marriage. The film will be followed by a conversation about the context of its production and the content of the movie. Advance tickets are £8 and can be purchased from Ticketlab or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 during office hours. Kennington Bioscope presents; Greater Than Love (1921), Wednesday May 4th @ 7:30pm Greater Than Love (1921), directed by Fred Niblo, stars Louise Glaum, Patricia Palmer, Rose Cade, Eve Southern, and Willie Mae Carson. The copy to be shown, which is part of the Cinema Museum’s collection, is believed to be the only complete print of this film to survive. Grace Merrill (Louise Glaum), one of six young girls who idle their lives away staging jazz parties in a New York apartment, advises the youngest, Elsie (Patricia Palmer), who is disillusioned by Frank Norwood, that men are worthless creatures… More information can be found here. Tickets are £7, but seats are limited.  To avoid disappointment, please arrive early or request an invitation via email; kenbioscope@gmail.com. Network presents; Liz Taylor & Sophia Loren TV Travelogues, Friday May 6th @ 7:30pm Two movie legends, two unforgettable cities. To celebrate their release on BluRay (DVD to follow later in the year), and unseen anywhere for decades and highly sought after, these early ’60s TV specials showcase two of the 20th century’s most iconic women travelling through and reflecting upon the cities they love. Newly-transferred in High Definition from original film elements, both shows feature sweeping, evocative scores from world-famous composer John Barry. Elizabeth Taylor in London (1963) In her very first television appearance Elizabeth Taylor, who was born in London and lived there as a child, returns to the city that will forever be in her blood and gives her impressions of and reactions to the mosaic of London and Londoners she encounters during her visit. Sophia Loren in Rome (1964) Never seen in the UK, Sophia Loren follows Taylor’s lead, but this time in Rome. She meets Marcello Mastroianni and Vittorio de Sica as she visits the sights, affectionately commenting on the grandeur of the Eternal City and the irrepressible nature of its people. Advance tickets are £8 - click below to purchase via Ticketlab.  Alternatively, please call 020 7840 2200 during office hours to purchase direct from the Museum. Buy Now French Sundaes presents; Le Dernier Combat (1935), Sunday May 15th @ 2pm Le Dernier Combat (1935), also known as The Last Battle, is Luc Besson’s storming look at a dystopian post nuclear French landscape with tension, humour and all the traits that led him to become one of France’s most popular directors.  Trailer here.  We will be looking at the director Besson became as introduction. Each film is accompanied by an introductory illustrated talk by Jon Davies, Tutor in French Cinema at Morley College. Advance tickets are £7 and can be purchased from Ticketlab or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 during office hours.

Museum of Brands - Commemorate the Platinum Jubilee 💂 Work with us

 

Jubilation: 200 Years of Royal Souvenirs This display will feature products and brands that show how UK consumer culture and Royal history has changed since the Victorian era. From 21 May 2022 visit us to see our temporary display featuring royal-themed items from the past 200 years. To guide you through our Time Tunnel, pick up our Royal Trails and discover the Royal products and packaging that we as consumers have purchased since the Victorian Era.  Attending with the kids? Make sure they join in the action by taking part in our family activities, including a Make-and-Take Crown and Design Your Own Royal Bunting or Biscuit Tin.  Kids go free from 2-6 June.   Use the code KIDSGOFREE on Art Tickets. Click here for more information.

"This was by far the highlight of my recent trip to London... my favorite was all the old sweetie wrappers from the 70s and 80s.  It's an amazing collection and well worth visiting."  Trip Advisor Review, April 2022 "This really is an unknown gem.... especially seeing how branding and packaging of chocolate has changed. We spent two hours here and didn't see it all!" -  Google Review, March 2022 Enjoyed your visit? Let us know on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter or leave us a review on TripAdvisor

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Professional Talks Don't forget to book your spot at one of our upcoming professional talks. We still have some tickets left for the upcoming Consumers' Neuroscience talk on 27 April at 6:30pm, or you can join us in June for a session on Understanding Royal Expressions. Generously supported by The Marketors' Trust. Book here

Jubilee Lunchtime Talks To kick off the Jubilee, Living Brands will be offering topical lunchtime talks. The first talk is at 12:30pm on 26 May. 'The Brands that Built High Tea' explores the changes in appetite across social classes from the Victorian era through the 2000s highlighting the consumer culture attitudes that have influenced high tea in the UK. For more information contact Abby or click here to book.

Summer Fun This summer, get together with your colleagues in our garden for your summer event! We offer quizzes and trails to engage with our collection and we can provide all sorts of catering and entertainment options, from vegan feasts to summer BBQs. Email Francesca to check availability.

Reconnecting Learners with Culture We are delighted to announce the launch of our new educational outreach project ‘Reconnecting Learners with Culture’, generously funded by Kusuma Trust. Our Learning Department is working hard to ensure that teachers and students have access to hands-on, engaging experiences that bring them up close and personal with the unique objects in our collection. Contact Abbie to book your visit!

Adult or Child Return Ticket for Westminster - Greenwich or Greenwich - Westminster Boat Tour (Up to 44% Off)

 

About This Deal

• What’s included: a roundtrip sightseeing ticket
  • Patrons can disembark at any stop to explore the sites as the tickets are valid for a day, not restricted to any time slots - simply show up at any of the piers available and board the next available boat for the return trip
• Departure time: Click here to view the schedule

• Departure locations: Click here to view meeting points

• Locations: 
  1. Westminster Pier
  2. Tower Bridge Quay
  3. Greenwich Pier

• Customers must go to the ticket office at either Westminster Pier, Tower Bridge Quay, or Greenwich Pier upon arrival with their vouchers.

• Tickets: adult tickets for persons 16 and older; child tickets for 5 - 16 years old
  • Free admission for children under 5
• Notable sights:
• London Eye
• Royal Festival Hall
• Tate Modern
• St. Paul’s Cathedral
• Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
• HMS Belfast
• Tower of London
• Tower Bridge
• Royal Observatory
• Greenwich Park
• Greenwich Market
• The National Maritime Museum
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Extreme Robots Live Tour, 21 May - 13 November, Five Locations (Up to 30% Off)

 

Highlights

This year new and old robots from Robot Wars face off at five locations; Major Damage the house robot will also make an appearance

About This Deal

• One (1) child or adult ticket to Extreme Robots Live Tour
• Where and when:
  • Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth: 21 May at midday or 4 p.m. | 22 May at midday
  • Guildford Spectrum, Guildford: 11 June at midday or 4 p.m. | 12 June at midday
  • Colchester Leisure Centre, Colchester: 10 September at midday or 4 p.m. | 11 September at midday
  • Mote Park, Maidstone: 15 October at midday or 4 p.m. | 16 October at midday
  • Leisure at Cheltenham, Cheltenham: 12 November at midday or 4 p.m. | 13 November at midday
• Child tickets valid for those aged up to 16 years old

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Extreme Robots Live Tour

This year the stars of Robot Wars leave the safety of the TV studio and head to Portsmouth, Guildford, Colchester, Maidstone and Cheltenham. The show will feature new and old robots facing off live, with lots of exclusive features added in to enhance the experience. Major Damage the house robot will make an appearance too, showing off to make sure everyone knows who’s the boss. Guests can snap up some official merchandise to make a geeky gift or simply remember the day.

Final chance to get your fill of brunch or dinner at Lavazza ☕

 

Last chance to get your hands on five courses, including a drink and coffee, for just £20! Here’s how you can get a taste of Lavazza’s colazione and aperitivo five-course menu, from Monday to Sunday. Lavazza’s flagship is an all-around immersive Italian coffee experience, from the coffee bean-inspired bar to the tasting sessions with a professional coffeelier. So of course, you can expect the food here to channel the same sense of passion to its menus.  Created by Michelin-starred chef Federico Zanasi and served in a sleek restaurant space, these two set menus pay homage to the rituals of Italy. Take a journey through authentic gastronomy, with colazione breakfast-inspired dishes starting your day strong, while the aperitivo dinner plates masterfully combine sweet and savoury flavours. And of course, you can expect all of your dining to come perfectly paired with freshly brewed coffee. Here’s a taste of what you can expect… Pistacchio croissant This beautifully flaky pastry is finished off with buttery soft insides and a nutty crunch Avocado, salmon and quail eggs toast An elevated take on the brunch classic, taking your morning meal to the next level Come una parmigiana di melanzane This warming comfort dish is reimagined with crispy aubergine and warm mozzarella cream  Coffee Design Experience  Finish off your meal with quirky creations like Coffee caviar, Tiramisu or Bicerin

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