Somerset House

Slightly wonky photo of the exterior of Somerset House Slightly wonky photo of the exterior of Somerset House
Photo by me, a bus was blocking the view :(

Somerset House is a large events venue, built in the 18th Century specifically to look impressive and house a bunch of government ofices. It still looks impressive, but now houses galleries, offices and events spaces.

Until the 19th Century it was right on the river, but the building of the embankment changed that.

Exhibitions

False Idol: Sian Fan

The show mixes dance, video and sculpture to look at how today’s media and shopping habits blend with old ideas of magic and belief.

Free

Until

Modern Art

Holy Pop!

Visitors can see colourful displays of modern shrines showing how people treasure their heroes and idols through creative and personal objects.

Free

Begins

Modern Art

Talks

The Walk with Tara Fatehi

Visitors see how six artists use sound, film, drawing and sculpture to share personal stories, mix materials, and test new creative ideas.

Free

Modern Art