Royal Academy of Arts
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For 250 years, Britain’s first art school has been a hotbed of artistic talent. You name ’em, they were an Academician. But the RA’s also got serious pedigree when it comes to putting on big shows, like 2016’s totally incredible ‘Abstract Expressionism’ show. Now, it’s got a big old extension, including its first free permanent collection display – and it’s just as important as it’s ever been.
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Burlington House, Piccadilly London W1J 0BD |
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| Transport: | Tube: Piccadilly Circus |
| Price: | Some exhibitions free, ticketed exhibitions vary |
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| Opening hours: | Mon-Thu, Sat, Sun 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-10pm |
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ArtAngelica Kauffman
One of two female founding members of the RA (Mary Moser was the other), Angelica Kauffman was a portraitist and history painter who established a celebrated career in 18th-century London despite, you know, being a woman and all that. A close friend and...
Until Sunday September 20 2020 -
ArtCézanne: The Rock and Quarry Paintings
Paul Cézanne loved rocks. Big rocks, small rocks, some-as-big-as-your-head rocks. He liked them so much, he spent a lot of time studying the ones he painted in the French landscape. And that’s basically the entire concept behind this exhibition: Cézanne’s...
Until Sunday October 18 2020 -
ArtGauguin and the Impressionists
Denmark's Ordrupgaard Collection is the result of an art-loving nineteenth-century couple who were not afraid to splash the cash on a bit of French Impressionism, even before others got the memo describing its genius. The highlights of their collection,...
Friday August 7 2020 - Sunday October 18 2020 -
ArtMarina Abramović: After Life
Everyone’s favourite performance artist, Marina Abramovć, will return to London with a major exhibition at the Royal Academy spanning her iconic career. More than 50 works are going to be on display, including some brand new ones, including the one everyone’s...
Saturday September 26 2020 - Tuesday December 8 2020 -
ArtTracey Emin/Edvard Munch
The highlights of London’s art exhibitions in 2019 included the British Museum’s Edvard Munch: Love & Angst and White Cube’s Tracey Emin: A Fortnight of Tears. Fast forward to 2020 and the Royal Academy has a show of not one, but both! Emin – perhaps...
Sunday November 15 2020 - Sunday February 28 2021