The Real Van Gogh: The Artist and His Letters
23 January—18 April 2010
Sponsored by BNY Mellon
In the Main Galleries
The Royal Academy of Arts presents a landmark exhibition of the work of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). The focus of the exhibition is the artist’s remarkable correspondence.
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Premiums 2010
5—14 February 2010
Sponsored by Mizuho International plc
In the Sackler Wing of Galleries and Cafe Gallery
The Premiums is an annual exhibition of contemporary work by second year students studying at the Royal Academy Schools.
Also on:
Building Ideas: Sir Richard MacCormac RA and MJP Architects
Until 17 March 2010
Free
Paul Sandby RA (1731 – 1809): Picturing Britain, A Bicentenary Exhibition
From 13 March 2010
Other
Eighteenth-Century Watercolours from the Royal Academy Collection
From 09 March 2010
Free
A beautiful mind
Van Gogh's letters, recently re-published after fifteen years of research, stand as a literary monument of an extraordinary artistic life. Art critic Martin Gayford reads between the lines of this fascinating record to introduce ‘The Real Van Gogh: The Artist and His Letters’, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see these fragile letters alongside the paintings in the most important Van Gogh show in London for 40 years.
Read the full article in RA Magazine
