Royal Academy of Arts

Overview

The Royal Academy of Arts is a charitable society and art school most famous for their annual Summer Exhibition, for which anyone can submit art to be displayed in their galleries.

As well as paid exhibitions there are often free collections on display towards the back of the building - it is a bit of a maze.

Area
Mayfair
Price
Free - Paid exhibitions
Website
www.royalacademy.org.uk
Hours
Tue-Sun
10:00 - 18:00
Fri
10:00 - 19:00
The Collection Gallery at the Royal Academy of Arts,  with the painting "Flaming June" in the background
Photo by me.

Exhibitions

In the Eye of the Storm 

Until
£17.00

See 65 Ukrainian artworks including oil paintings and sketches, capturing a period of vibrant artistic change amidst national upheavals.

Flaming June 

Until
Free

Enjoy a display of Frederic Leighton’s ‘Flaming June’, back in the UK from Puerto Rico, shown with related artworks and pieces that shaped his style.

Michael Craig-Martin 

Begins
£22.00

See Michael Craig-Martin’s vibrant large-scale paintings of everyday items alongside experimental sculptures and a dramatic digital installation.

Talks

Curator talk with Michael Craig-Martin 

 -
£20.00

Michael Craig-Martin will shed light on his 60-year artistic journey, discussing key works from landmark sculptures and vibrant paintings to innovative digital installations.