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THIS EVENT ENDED ON THE 12TH AUGUST 2019

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Royal Academy Summer ExhibitionA highlight of this year's Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy is an animal-themed 'menagerie' in the Central Hall, with works by Banksy and Mat Collishaw. Staged annually since 1769, the beauty of this show is that anyone can submit their work which gives it a wonderful element of surprise. Approximately 12,000 pieces are sifted through to come up with the 1,500 displayed, created by relative unknowns as well as 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 you really fall in love with it. The largest regular contemporary art exhibition in the world, it's an impressive show that gives an excellent cross-section of contemporary art every summer. This year Thomas Houseago has taken over the RA's courtyard with a group of large-scale sculptural works, and the exhibition spills out into nearby Bond Street with a colourful installation of flags featuring work by Michael Craig-Martin RA.

 

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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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition  Anthony Caro RA, Shadows, 2013 © Barford Sculptures Ltd. Photo by John Hammond  

   
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition - Anthony Caro RA, Shadows, 2013 © Barford Sculptures Ltd. Photo by John Hammond

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition Anthony Caro RA, Shadows, 2013 © Barford Sculptures Ltd. Photo by John Hammond 


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Green Park Tube Station
 
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Charing Cross Railway Station
 
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Victoria Railway Station
 
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Burlington Car Park
 
2 minutes walk
 
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4 minutes walk
 
 
 
 

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