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George Bellows, 'Stag at Sharkey’s' (detail), 1909. Oil on canvas, 92 x 112.6 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art. Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection. Photo © The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Sydney Lee, 'The Sleeping Square' (detail), 1928. Aquatint, mezzotint and roulette. Private collection. © estate of the artist.
Sir Hugh Casson PRA, 'Elephant and Rhinoceros Pavilion, London Zoo'(detail), c.1971. © Royal Academy of Arts, London.
Sidney Nolan, 'Ned Kelly' (detail), 1946. Enamel paint on composition board. 90.8 x 121.5 cm. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Gift of Sunday Reed, 1977.
Viewing events occurring on 25 November 2008
25 October 2008—22 March 2009
Exhibitions - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House
FINAL DAYS
Supported by The J.F. Costopoulos Foundation, the A.G. Leventis Foundation and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
This ground-breaking exhibition, a collaboration between...
4 October 2008—2 January 2009
Exhibitions - In The Sackler Wing of Galleries, Burlington House
Sponsored by BNP Paribas
LAST DAY
The Royal Academy presents an exhibition demonstrating the achievement of the famous Galerie Maeght. Featuring works by Miró, Calder, Giacometti...
Read more about Miró, Calder, Giacometti, Braque: Aimé Maeght and His Artists
16 September 2008—9 January 2009
Exhibitions - On the Norman Shaw Stairs
Free
A new exhibition of original black and white photographic portraits depict a selection of the contributors to the Royal Academy’s Architecture Programme from 2004-2008. Photographer Alexander McIntyre...
Read more about Diverse Minds: Photographic Portraits from the Architecture Programme
31 October 2008—19 January 2009
Exhibitions - In Burlington Gardens
Supported by GlaxoSmithKline
Comprising more than 20 art exhibitions, 40 live events and 100 film screenings, GSK Contemporary provides a unique platform for contemporary art within London's West...
1 December 2007—7 December 2008
Exhibitions - In the John Madejski Fine Rooms
Free
This display explores the rich variety of genre paintings from the Royal Academy's own collection.
The exhibition consists of 34 pieces, most of which are Academicians’ Diploma Works and represent...
18 November 2008—17 April 2009
Exhibitions - In the Library Print Room
Free
From the Royal Academy’s own collection, this display brings together drawings and images showing the creation the great staircase during Regency London between 1812 and 1818 for the wealthy Lord George...
Read more about Samuel Ware and the Creation of the Great Staircase, Burlington House
26 September—10 December 2008
Exhibitions - In the Sir Hugh Casson Room for Friends of the Royal Academy
Free
Stephen Chambers RA trained at Central St Martins and Chelsea School of Art and has held solo and group shows in galleries across the world.
7 November 2008—11 January 2009
Exhibitions - In the Architecture Space
Free
David Chipperfield Architects presents two current UK projects - The Hepworth Wakefield in West Yorkshire, due to open at the end of 2009, and the Turner Contemporary in Margate, due to open in Autumn...
22 November 2008—16 February 2009
Exhibitions - In the Gallery Café
Free
An artistic celebration of the gift of sight
5 November 2008—22 February 2009
Free
This exhibition of prints by Royal Academician Peter Freeth explores the unique process behind his work as well as the themes to which he has returned throughout his career.
25 November 2008
SOLD OUT With its first charter granted in 1364, the Vintners are one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies and have a long involvement in the importation, regulation and sale of wine.
1 January—31 December 2008
2008 marks the 25th anniversary of the American Associates of the Royal Academy Trust (AARAT), and promises to be a year filled with many exciting events.
Every Tuesday until 30 December 2008
Gallery and spotlight talks - In The Sackler Wing of Galleries, Burlington House
Free
45-minute introductory talks exploring Miró, Calder, Giacometti, Braque: Aimé Maeght and His Artists at 2.30pm every Tuesday.
Read more about Aimé Maeght and His Artists Public Gallery Talks (Tuesdays)
