Somerset House will begin a “phased reopening” this weekend after a massive blaze tore through the legendary London arts venue.
Around 125 firefighters and 20 engines tackled the blaze on Saturday after huge plumes of smoke were spotted from across the capital.Somerset House said on Tuesday that the reopening of the venue is set to begin with scheduled events, including a fashion exhibition and an open-air ball, resuming on Saturday.A celebration of breakdancing and "a day dedicated to South Asian creativity" were among the events called off over the weekend as a result of the fire.
Speaking on Saturday, Somerset House Trust director Jonathan Reekie said the fire broke out in the west wing of the building, which is mainly comprised of offices and “back-of-house” facilities, and there are “no artworks in that area”.The Courtauld Gallery, located in the north wing, is home to a collection of famous paintings including Vincent Van Gogh’s 1889 self-portrait of himself with a bandaged ear.
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