Virtual Beauty at Somerset House, Jul 23–Sep 28, 2025

Name: Virtual Beauty at Somerset House
Start: 2025-07-23T00:01+01:00
End: 2025-09-28T23:59+01:00

Featuring over 20 international artists, Virtual Beauty will delve into the influence of artificial intelligence, social media, and virtual identities on self-image.

Ines Alpha. I’d rather be a cyborg (2024). Photograph by Li Roda-Gil. Courtesy of the artist | Photo by Ines Alpha. I'd rather be a cyborg (2024). Photograph by Li Roda-Gil. Courtesy of the artist

From social media filters to machine-generated faces, Virtual Beauty will question how technology influences self-representation and who holds the power to define beauty. In an age where digital self-curation is second nature, the exhibition will invite audiences to reflect on identity, empowerment, and the shifting boundaries of beauty in the post-internet era.

Arvida Byström – Harmony (2022) – Courtesy of the artist

Contributing artists include Anan Fries, Andrew Thomas Huang, Angelfire, Amalia Ulman, Aleksander Nærbø, Ben Cullen Williams and Isamaya Ffrench, Bunny Kinney, Frederik Heyman, Harriet Davey, Hyungkoo Lee, Ines Alpha, Minne Atairu, ORLAN, Sin Wai Kin, Lil Miquela, Arvida Byström, M.C. Abbott, María Buey González and Carl Olsson, Filip Ćustić, Michael Wallinger and Qualeasha Wood.

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Opening times: Sun–Wed 10am–6pm; Thu & Fri 12–8pm; Sat 10am–8pm (except Fri 1 Aug 12–6pm)
Ticket price: Pay what you can
Note: The exhibition is not suitable for visitors under 15 years of age.

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Dates

Jul 23–Sep 28, 2025

Venue Somerset House

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