Friday Lates during the Summer Exhibition
Special Summer Exhibition Friday Late
13 June, 6.30-10pm
Start your summer in style with live jazz and a Pimms bar at the Summer Exhibition 2008, the world’s largest open submission contemporary art exhibition. Held annually since 1768, this year’s Summer Exhibition promises cutting edge art on show, including works by Sir Anthony Caro RA, Tony Cragg RA and Tracey Emin RA.
Please note that Tracey Emin’s talk has been postponed until 20 June (see below)
Galleries and pay bar open until 10pm.
Book exhibition tickets online
Lectures by Tracey Emin RA and Gordon Benson RA
Friday 20 June, 6.30-7.30pm
Tracey Emin RA, in conversation with artist, art critic and broadcaster Matthew Collings, contemplates her role within the Royal Academy, the Academy’s relationship to the contemporary art world, and her perspective – as an artist – on hanging a gallery in the Summer Exhibition. Booking information
Gordon Benson RA, chief selector of the Architecture Room, reflects upon the works in this year’s Summer Exhibition and how they might be representative of a cross-section of the architectural profession. Booking information
