Summer Exhibition 2010
14 June—22 August 2010
In the Main Galleries
Sponsored by Insight Investment
The Royal Academy's annual Summer Exhibition is the world’s largest open submission contemporary art exhibition. Now in its 242nd year, the exhibition continues the tradition of showcasing work by both emerging and established artists in a range of media.
Sargent and the Sea
10 July—26 September 2010
In the Sackler Wing of Galleries
2009-2013 Season Supported by JTI
American expatriate artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is best known for his glamorous society portraits. Now, for the first time in Britain, 'Sargent and the Sea' presents more than 80 paintings, drawings and watercolours that reveal a less familiar side of the artist.
Also on:
Tracey Emin RA: Walking with Tears
Until 22 September 2010
Free
Sir Henry Rushbury RA: Drawings, Watercolours and Prints
Until 12 September 2010
Free
The Brandhorst Museum by Sauerbruch Hutton
Until 07 November 2010
Free
The Language of Line: John Flaxman’s illustrations to the works of Homer and Aeschylus
Until 29 October 2010
Free
Raw talent
The theme of the Summer Exhibition this year is ‘Raw’. Stephen Chambers RA, the co-ordinator, tells Richard Cork what rawness in art means to him and how it has influenced the look of the show.
Plus: Artist books in the Summer Exhibition
Read more about Raw talent in RA Magazine
