Exhibitions
Vilhelm Hammershøi: The Poetry of Silence
28 Jun—7 Sep 2008
In the Sackler Wing of Galleries
Supported by Oak Foundation Denmark and Novo Nordisk
This retrospective features over 60 paintings spanning the career of the celebrated Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864-1916).
The works...
From All Walks of Life
Genre paintings from the Royal Academy Collection
1 Dec 2007—7 Dec 2008
In the John Madejski Fine Rooms
FreeThis 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...
William Bowyer RA: Watercolours
Until 24 Oct 2008
In the Sir Hugh Casson Room for Friends of the Royal Academy
FreeThis exhibition presents a range of work made throughout Bowyer’s career as a painter. All of the works are available for sale.
The Young Lion: Early Drawings by John Frederick Lewis RA (1804 – 1876)
Until 26 Oct 2008
FreeSupported by The National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.
John Frederick Lewis (1804 – 1876) is best known for his glittering scenes of oriental life inspired by a decade living in Cairo...
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Miró, Calder, Giacometti, Braque
Aimé Maeght and his artists
4 Oct 2008—2 Jan 2009
In the Sackler Wing of Galleries
Sponsored by BNP Paribas
In Autumn 2008 the Royal Academy will present an exhibition demonstrating the achievement of the famous Galerie Maeght, which opened in Paris in 1945 and was to become one...
Byzantium 330-1453
25 Oct 2008—22 Mar 2009
In the Main Galleries
Supported by The J.F. Costopoulos Foundation, the A.G. Leventis Foundation and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
This ground-breaking exhibition, a collaboration between the Royal Academy of Arts...
Diverse Minds: Photographic Portraits from the Architecture Programme
Until 09 Jan 2009
In the Architecture Space
FreeA 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...
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GSK Contemporary
31 Oct 2008—19 Jan 2009
In 6 Burlington Gardens
Supported by GlaxoSmithKline
The Royal Academy of Arts will be launching its inaugural contemporary arts season this autumn. Comprising more than 20 art exhibitions, 40 live events and 100 film screenings...
The Magic of a Line: Drawings by Dame Laura Knight RA
Until 31 Oct 2008
In the Library Print Room
FreeComprising 19 drawings by Dame Laura Knight RA (1877-1970) alongside a selection of the artist’s sketchbooks, this display represents the culmination of a project to catalogue a sizeable collection...
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Lisa Wright: The Histories
7 Aug—23 Oct 2008
In the Café Gallery
FreeSince leaving the Royal Academy Schools in 1993, Lisa Wright has produced work centered on children – in the swimming pool, at the beach in twilight and nocturnal settings.
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Alexander Calder, 'Sumac V', 1953, Mobile, painted metal. 125 x 140 cm. Maeght family, Paris. Photo © Galerie Maeght. © Calder Foundation, New York/DACS London 2008
Unknown artist, Incense burner in the shape of a church, 10th–11th century. Silver partially gilded, 36 cm. Procuratoria di San Marco, Venezia. Photo per gentile concessione della Procuratoria di San Marco/Cameraphoto Arte, Venice