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Over sixty of the world's top galleries come to Somerset House for four days in May when Photo London returns to the capital for a fourth year. The photography showcase is not only a selling fair but also includes special exhibitions, installations and a curated programme of talks and presentations. William A. Ewing, writer and former Director of Exhibitions at the International Center of Photography, New York, curates this year's talks programme, which includes Invisible Images by Trevor Paglen, Master of Photography by Edward Burtynsky and ES Devlin in Conversation with Jeremy Deller. Further events and exhibitions include White Cube Presents Darren Almond, Pavilion Commission: Gilles Caron, and Exit from Paradise.
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Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, as well as the Embankment Galleries (which replaced the Hermitage Rooms and The Gilbert Collection - the latter re-opened at the Victoria and Albert Museum in June 2009). More about Somerset House
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336-337 The Strand, WC2R | 2 minutes from Photo London
A luxurious 5-star hotel situated right in the heart of the city, ME London offers guests a lavish accommodation experience. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide the impeccable guestrooms ... More
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372 Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Photo London
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ... More
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Aldwych, WC2B | 3 minutes from Photo London
Positioned between the City's Square Mile and the thriving West End, this grand, Edwardian Hilton hotel welcomes guests with a patisserie and champagne bar in the ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 20th July to 20th October 2018
Photo London, 404 Strand, WC2R | 5 minutes from Photo London
Concluding the Classic Spring Oscar Wilde Season, The Importance of Being Earnest is staged at the Vaudeville Theatre this summer. Olivier Award-winner Sophie Thompson takes ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th November 2018 to 5th January 2019
Photo London, South Bank, Covent Garden, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Photo London
This moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War I epic War Horse returns to the theatre where it all started, the National Theatre, eleven years after ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Photo London
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Photo London
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable profits ... More
Sights and Attractions near Photo London
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
Opened on 24th April 2008, the Embankment Galleries at Somerset House offer 750 square metres of exhibition space where the Hermitage Rooms used to be. Exhibitions ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
180 The Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Photo London
A creative space and broadcast studios housed in a Brutalist building, Store Studios, 180 The Strand launched in October 2016 with 'The ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Photo London
As British as a bacon buttie, buying your groceries at The Albion Emporium is like getting first dibs on Mrs Beeton's pantry. A bastion of Britishness, ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Photo London
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ... More
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
41 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Photo London
For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon's has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston Churchill's favourite - the Blenheim ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
Somerset House, The Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
In the evenings, approach this restaurant through the fountained courtyard of Somerset House to get yourself in the mood for a magical meal. The Admiralty is ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
This cafe can fulfil all your snack requirements while you peruse the exhibits at beautiful 18th century Somerset House.... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
This riverside cafe commands wonderful views of the Thames from outside the 18th-century Somerset House. Large sunshades shield customers from the sun's reflective glare, while cooling ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Photo London
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 5 minutes from Photo London
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 8 minutes from Photo London
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
Leisure near Photo London
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Photo London
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Photo London
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Upper Ground, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Photo London
Located between Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel's Wharf, Bernie Spain Gardens is a pleasant green space to stop off on a riverside walk along the South ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Photo London
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
40 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 7 minutes from Photo London
Philomena's is an Irish themed bar and sports cafe on Great Queen Street, just two minutes walk from Covent Garden tube station. A great place to ... More
Nightlife near Photo London
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8 Victoria Embankment, WC2R | 1 minute from Photo London
Baz Luhrmann meets Cirque du Soleil at Proud Embankment, an immersive cabaret-dining experience and the largest club of its kind in ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Photo London
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ... More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
26 Wellington Street, WC2E | 3 minutes from Photo London
Specialising in sparkling wines Grays & Feather offers an exploration, education and, most importantly, enjoyment - without breaking the bank - of fizz. From the rolling ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames.... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Two Temple Place, Holborn, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Photo London
With its castle like façade and a striking interior, Two Temple Place is one of London's most prestigious settings for corporate and private events. As well ... More
Somerset House events
London Design BiennaleLondon Design BiennaleProduced by the team behind the London Design Festival, the three-week long London Design Biennale brings an international element to the design festival. Held for the first time in 2016, the biennale returns in 2018 bringing design installations and exhibitions from 40 countries, cities and territories to the heart of the capital. Exhibitors respo2018-09-18T11:00:00+01002018-09-23T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art Exhibitions - Architecture
PRICING £19.50, concs £16.50, under 12s Free
DATES 4th to 23rd September 2018
VENUE Somerset House
Produced by the team behind the London Design Festival, the three-week long London Design Biennale brings an international element to the design festival. Held for the first time in 2016, the biennale returns in 2018 bringing design installations and exhibitions from 40 countries, cities and territories to the heart of the capital. Exhibitors respo... More about this event
Hannah Perry: GushHannah Perry: GushThis October, Somerset House hosts a major UK solo exhibition by British artist Hannah Perry. Titled Gush, the new exhibition explores mental and emotional health, showcasing a diverse body of new work. Visitors will see everything from large-scale dynamic sculptures to immersive sound and film pieces. Central to the exhibition is an immersive film2018-10-03T00:00:00+01002018-11-04T00:00:00+0000
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions | PRICING Free
DATES 3rd October to 4th November 2018
VENUE Somerset House
This October, Somerset House hosts a major UK solo exhibition by British artist Hannah Perry. Titled Gush, the new exhibition explores mental and emotional health, showcasing a diverse body of new work. Visitors will see everything from large-scale dynamic sculptures to immersive sound and film pieces. Central to the exhibition is an immersive film... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Art and Antiques
PRICING adv £15
DATES 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Oct 2018 - 11am-7pm
VENUE Somerset House
Founded in 2013, 1-54 is the leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Multimedia | PRICING Free
DATES 4th October 2018 to 6th January 2019
VENUE Somerset House
The South African artist presents his first major solo UK exhibition, revealing a mythical world which challenges perceptions of cultural identity and parodies the construction of the South African nation state in the post-apartheid era.
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Electronica
PRICING £7-£14
DATES Friday 5th October 2018 - 7pm-12midnight
VENUE Somerset House
Offering visitors rare access to the underground studios at Somerset House, AGM offers late-night access to Hannah Perry's new solo exhibition GUSH plus performances and installations from NTS Radio DJ and producer Beatrice Dillon, artist Marija Bozinovska Jones (MBJ Wetware), music producer Recsund (Quantum Natives), filmmakers Iain Forsyth and Ja
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