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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Paul Sandby RA: Picturing Britain, A Bicentenary Exhibition
13 March—13 June 2010
2009-2013 Season Supported by JTI
In the Sackler Wing of Galleries
One of the leading figures of British eighteenth-century art, Paul Sandby is considered the ‘father of English watercolour painting’. This major retrospective reveals his fascinating social commentary at a time when Britain was undergoing rapid change.
Also on:
Eighteenth-Century Watercolours from the Royal Academy Collection
Until 16 May 2010
Free
Relics of old London: Photography and the spirit of the city
Until 22 June 2010
Free
Building Ideas: Sir Richard MacCormac RA and MJP Architects
Until 17 March 2010
Free
London Original Print Fair 2010
From 29 April 2010
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
