Somerset House

Strand, London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

A magnificent 18th-century neoclassical building on the banks of the Thames, Somerset House has been transformed into one of London's leading cultural venues. The grand courtyard hosts events from film screenings to ice skating, while the galleries within present major exhibitions across art, design, and fashion. Home to the Courtauld Gallery and numerous creative studios and organisations.

Showing 4 exhibitions on now and coming soon at Somerset House.

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Reviving Craft: Reflection of the MindEnded
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Reviving Craft: Reflection of the Mind

Ended Sep 27

FreeCeramicsTextilesDesignContemporary Art

China’s living craft heritage, from stoneware and silk to digital immersion

M.C. Escher. The ExhibitionEnded
Somerset House

M.C. Escher. The Exhibition

Ended Sep 6

Drawing & Works on PaperPrintsOp ArtM.C. Escher

Over 150 original works: illusions, impossible buildings and tessellations

4.5/5 from 2 ratings

"Escher, this utterly traditional artist, makes you see that we walk a world we don't understand. We are his funny little people, going up and down the stairs, thinking we ascend or descend when we're on the flat, propping up our everyday lives with cosy assumptions to hide from the infinite, the impossible real."

The Guardian
Holy Pop!Ended
Somerset House

Holy Pop!

Ended Aug 9

Mixed MediaInstallationContemporary Art

Contemporary shrines exploring fan devotion to pop icons and celebrities

4/5 from 1 rating

"The focus on religion is heavy-handed at times – perhaps loving the Spice Girls or Elvis is just not that deep? – and it feels remiss for the exhibition not to question what happens when these obsessions go too far, if they are always healthy, or if idolising celebrities should be seen as a blanket positive thing. Still, Holy Pop! is a joyous celebration of pop culture fandoms, and all their quirky, messy extremes."

TimeOut
Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition 2026Ended
Somerset House

Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition 2026

Ended May 4

Photography

Over 300 award-winning photos plus immersive showcases by Meyerowitz and Nelson.

Museum of Edible EarthEnded
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Museum of Edible Earth

Ended Apr 26

Sample edible clays and minerals from 44 countries at daily tasting sessions.

Sour Loop: Laurel Halo & Hanne LippardEnded
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Sour Loop: Laurel Halo & Hanne Lippard

Ended Apr 12

Sound ArtInstallation

Sound installation on how muzak, ads and anti-loitering audio shape spaces.

Play Nice: Aziza KadyriEnded
Somerset House

Play Nice: Aziza Kadyri

Ended Mar 15

Digital ArtSound ArtInstallation

Immersive installation merging Uzbek craft and AI around identity and belonging.

Wayne McGregor: Infinite BodiesEnded
Somerset House

Wayne McGregor: Infinite Bodies

Ended Feb 22

Digital ArtPerformanceVideo & Moving ImageInstallation

McGregor's multi-sensory show on choreography, robotics and the digital body

4/5 from 2 ratings

"Walking through the dark space, visitors are taken through a series of immersive (but not in a tacky way) and beguiling installations, moving sculptures, interactive machines and large projections. A vast array of technology is incorporated, from machine learning and AI to motion capture, digital imaging and robotics. "

TimeOut