Thank you for joining us for the Somerset House Community Photocall!
We were delighted to see so many familiar faces—each of you (and many more) have played a part in transforming Somerset House into The Home of Cultural Innovators. Gathered in the iconic Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, with Salt Cosmologies by Hylozoic/Desires (Himali Singh Soin and David Soin Tappeser) as our stunning backdrop, we couldn’t have asked for a more fitting setting to celebrate 25 years of creativity, innovation and community.
Thank you for being part of this special milestone. Here’s to the next 25 years of social and artistic innovation at Somerset House!

Thank you to The Future Plate for a delicious breakfast and Exchange bar and DASH Water for refreshments.

At Somerset House, we’re proud to be home to a vibrant community of cultural innovators—including creative enterprises, arts organizations, freelancers, artists, and makers—where bold ideas take shape and thrive.

Looking for a space to grow your business or creative practice? Whether you need a dedicated office, coworking at Somerset House Exchange, or hands-on maker spaces at Makerversity, our dynamic environment is designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

Could this be the home for your next big project? Join a network of trailblazing creatives and make Somerset House your home.

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Step Inside, Think Outside.

London Design Biennale (London Design Biennale ) returns to Somerset House from 5–29 June 2025, bringing together pioneering designers, researchers, and thought leaders from around the world. Over three weeks, global exhibitors will present boundary-pushing innovations that reimagine our future.

Set by Artistic Director Dr. Samuel Ross MBE (Samuel Ross MBE), this year’s theme, ‘Surface Reflections’, explores how personal histories and external influences shape creativity and design.

Through immersive installations, talks, performances, and workshops, London Design Biennale is a space where ideas are not just seen but felt, challenged, and reimagined.

Early bird tickets are available now—sign up to the London Design Biennale mailing list to unlock the offer: https://lnkd.in/eh2Hbsm4

Step Inside, Think Outside.

As the home of cultural innovators, Somerset House is a site of origination, with a cultural programme offering alternative perspectives on the biggest issues of our time.

This year, we celebrate our 25th birthday, marking our extraordinary transformation to one of London’s best loved cultural spaces and home to one of the largest creative communities in the UK. We are a place of joy and discovery, where everyone is invited to Step Inside and Think Outside.

We invite you to join us in celebrating 25 years of creativity, collaboration, and cultural impact.

Click to read the full programme for the year ahead https://lnkd.in/dT9KCkgF

"This is how to run a cultural powerhouse — without a penny from the taxpayer." – The Times

For 25 years, Somerset House has thrived as a self-funded cultural powerhouse—supporting artists, nurturing creativity, and hosting bold, thought-provoking exhibitions, all without relying on public subsidy. Through a unique approach that balances commercial partnerships with accessible opportunities for emerging creatives, we've built a model that champions innovation and inclusivity in the arts.

From affordable studio spaces that empower the next generation of artists to groundbreaking exhibitions, our commitment to cultural impact continues to grow.

Read more in The Times about how Somerset House has redefined what it means to be a cultural institution in London: http://bit.ly/4arxrUR