Modern British Sculpture
THIS ARCHIVED EVENT ENDED ON THE 7TH APRIL 2011
ADDRESS
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Mayfair, London W1J 0BD
TELEPHONE
0844 209 0051
Dates:
22nd January 2011 until 7th April 2011
OPENING TIMES
Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, last admission 5.30pm, Fri 10am-10pm, last admission 9.30pm
PRICES
£12, OAP/disabled £10, NUS/ISIC £8, unwaged/ages 12-18 £4, ages 8-11 £3, under 8s free
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The Royal Academy of Arts presents the first exhibition in 30 years to examine British sculpture of the 20th century. Modern British Sculpture represents a unique view of the development of British sculpture, exploring what we mean by the terms British and sculpture by bringing the two together is a chronological series of strongly themes galleries, each making its own visual argument. Key British works include: Alfred Gilbert Queen Victoria, Phillip King Genghis Khan (pictured), Jacob Epstein Adam, Barbara Hepworth Single Form, Leon Underwood Totem to the Artist, Henry Moore Festival Figure, Anthony Caro Early One Morning, Richard Long Chalk Line, Julian Opie W and Damien Hirst Let's Eat Outdoors Today - a picnic table covered with living flies encased within a glass box. Well, it makes a change from all that formaldehyde guff...About Royal Academy of Arts
Lord Burlington's spectacular London palace is home to the Royal Academy of Arts, a set of galleries that houses the country's premier art school and a brilliantly curated program of exhibitions. There's always something new to enjoy at the Royal Academy. The programme of exhibitions is constantly changing and shows are presented in some of Europe's most magnificent galleries. More about Royal Academy of Arts
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Modern British Sculpture © Phillip King - Genghis Khan, 1963. Collection Peter Klimt
Modern British Sculpture © Phillip King - Genghis Khan, 1963. Collection Peter Klimt
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Royal Academy Summer ExhibitionRoyal Academy Summer ExhibitionAnyone can submit to the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition which gives it a wonderful element of surprise. Around 12,000 pieces are sifted through from relative unknowns to famous artists and members of the RA. The fun part for visitors is choosing a favourite and, with the majority of works on sale at varying price ranges, you can even buy one if 4th June 2012Sunday 12th August 2012
Where:
Royal Academy of Arts,
Burlington House
W1J 0BD
Category: eventRoyal Academy Summer Exhibition event
Running from Monday 4th June 2012 until Sunday 12th August 2012
TIMES 4th June 2012 to 12th August 2012 PRICING TBC
Anyone can submit to the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition which gives it a wonderful element of surprise. Around 12,000 pieces are sifted through from relative unknowns to famous artists and members of the RA. The fun part for visitors is choosing a favourite and, with the majority of works on sale at varying price ranges, you can even buy one if ... More about this event
TIMES 4th June 2012 to 12th August 2012 PRICING TBC
Anyone can submit to the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition which gives it a wonderful element of surprise. Around 12,000 pieces are sifted through from relative unknowns to famous artists and members of the RA. The fun part for visitors is choosing a favourite and, with the majority of works on sale at varying price ranges, you can even buy one if ... More about this event
Summer ExhibitionSummer ExhibitionContemporary works in a variety of media submitted by artists from across the UK.4th June 2012Sunday 12th August 2012
Where:
Royal Academy of Arts,
Burlington House
W1J 0BD
Category: eventSummer Exhibition
TIMES Various Times PRICING phone for prices
Contemporary works in a variety of media submitted by artists from across the UK.
From Paris: A Taste For Impressionism Paintings From The ClarkFrom Paris: A Taste For Impressionism Paintings From The ClarkOver 70 paintings by artists including Manet, Pissarro, Degas and Morisot, as well as a group of works by Renoir, Corot and J-F. Millet, showcasing the collection of French 19th century art from the Sterling and Francine Clark Institute in Massachusetts.7th July 2012Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Royal Academy of Arts,
Burlington House
W1J 0BD
Category: eventFrom Paris: A Taste For Impressionism Paintings From The Clark
TIMES Various Times PRICING £9, disabled/OAP £7, NUS £5, child 12-18 years/income support/child 8-11 years £3, child 7 years and under Free
Over 70 paintings by artists including Manet, Pissarro, Degas and Morisot, as well as a group of works by Renoir, Corot and J-F. Millet, showcasing the collection of French 19th century art from the Sterling and Francine Clark Institute in Massachusetts.
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