Somerset House announces special year of programming to mark 25-year anniversary
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Somerset House will celebrate its 25-year milestone with a special year of programming and new initiatives, it announced. The London venue is used as an arts and events space and home to a number of artists, makers and creative businesses who use the complex’s workspaces and studios.
To mark its anniversary, the entire building will be open to the public, inviting audiences to explore lesser-known spaces and connect with the “resident cultural innovators and their inspiring work” as part of the Step Inside 25 initiative. Another initiative titled Talent 25, in collaboration with British artist Yinka Ilori, will see five “innovative gamechangers” selected from the Somerset House community who will have their work championed and receive a bursary.
Ilori said: “Somerset House has played a pivotal role in my creative journey, offering a platform that nurtures innovation and amplifies voices that might otherwise go unheard. “I’m proud to support Talent 25, an initiative that reflects Somerset House’s ongoing commitment to fostering the next generation of forward-thinking talent.
“This is about opening opportunities for cultural pioneers to thrive and providing the support needed to turn ideas into impactful work. Together, we’re building pathways for the future of creativity.”. Somerset House also revealed a “new visual identity” on Wednesday, designed to “reflect its role as a hub for cultural innovation” which embodies the essence of its spirit line “step inside, think outside”, organisers said.
