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

Lyndon Barrois Jr.

Barrois Jr. plays with museum props and film tricks to blur what’s real, mixing true treasures with clever fakes to question what’s being shown and valued.

Free

Until

Modern Art

Young Artists' Summer Show 2025

See a wide range of art created by UK students aged 4-18, chosen by artists and arts professionals. You can vote for your favourite piece.

Free

Until

Modern Art

Kerry James Marshall: The Histories

See 70 paintings by Kerry James Marshall, including ‘Knowledge and Wonder’, as he uses art history, comics and science fiction to reflect on life and hope.

£25.50

Begins

Modern Art