Royal Academy of Arts

The Collection Gallery at the Royal Academy of Arts, with the painting "Flaming June" in the background The Collection Gallery at the Royal Academy of Arts, with the painting "Flaming June" in the background
Photo by me.

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.

Free - Paid exhibitions

www.royalacademy.org.uk

Exhibitions

RA Schools Show 2025

Visitors can see works such as faded and time-worn paintings, a detailed sculpture of a crime scene, and a video piece with changing, lone performers.

Free

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Modern Art

Summer Exhibition 2025

This annual exhibition features contemporary art from both established and emerging artists, including various forms like paintings, sculptures, and films. Many items are for sale, supporting artists and charity.

£25.50

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Modern Art

Kiefer / Van Gogh

Trace the influence of Vincent van Gogh on Anselm Kiefer’s art, featuring both artists’ works, including fresh pieces by Kiefer.

£17.00

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Classical Art Modern Art

Talks

City Voices

Local practitioners and LINA fellows discuss using architecture to tackle current issues, featuring sessions on using community knowledge and video in design.

£8.00

Architecture

RA Schools Show Tour

Visitors join Brian Griffiths RA for a look around the RA Schools’ studios, seeing a range of fresh works by this year’s third-year artists.

Free

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Modern Art