http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/ (c)Royal Academy of Arts en-gb Fri, 8 Aug 08 19:28:26 BST Events coming up at Royal Academy A little-known national treasure, the Collection focuses predominantly on British art and architecture from the 18th century to the present day. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/exhibitions/permanent-collection-in-the-john-madejski-fine-rooms,91,EV.html Fri, 16 Mar 07 11:16:21 GMT http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/exhibitions/permanent-collection-in-the-john-madejski-fine-rooms,91,EV.html [IMAGE:3108|WIDTH:180|ALIGN:right] This is the only online exhibition in the UK for secondary-school students at A level. It is live on this website until 17 August 2008, showing at the same time as the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, the world’s largest open-submission contemporary art show. All students currently studying A levels, IB or Higher and attending secondary schools and 6th Form Colleges in the United Kingdom are eligible to enter. Over 760 works were submitted this... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/exhibitions/a-level-summer-exhibition-online-2008,512,EV.html Thu, 26 Jun 08 15:40:36 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/exhibitions/a-level-summer-exhibition-online-2008,512,EV.html This exhibition presents a range of work made throughout Bowyer’s career as a painter. All of the works are available for sale. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/hugh-casson-room-for-friends/william-bowyer-ra-watercolours,197,RAL.html Wed, 6 Aug 08 09:55:44 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/hugh-casson-room-for-friends/william-bowyer-ra-watercolours,197,RAL.html Kengo Kuma, the celebrated Japanese architect who is the Royal Academy’s Annual Architecture Lecturer for 2008, has selected seven buildings for his display ‘Nature and Architecture’. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/architecture-on-the-ramp/kengo-kuma-nature-and-architecture,192,RAL.html Wed, 6 Aug 08 12:19:59 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/architecture-on-the-ramp/kengo-kuma-nature-and-architecture,192,RAL.html This display explores the rich variety of genre paintings, or subjects of everyday life, from the Royal Academy's own collection. [LINK:394|CLASS:read-more|CAPTION:Read more] http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/finerooms/ Wed, 6 Aug 08 12:19:59 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/finerooms/ Supported 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. As a young artist in London, however, Lewis showed great promise as a painter and draughtsman of animals. His work was on a par with that of his childhood friend Edwin Landseer, who was to become the foremost animal painter of the Victorian age. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/the-tennant-room/the-young-lion-early-drawings-by-john-frederick-lewis-ra-1804-1876,173,RAL.html Wed, 6 Aug 08 12:19:59 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/the-tennant-room/the-young-lion-early-drawings-by-john-frederick-lewis-ra-1804-1876,173,RAL.html Comprising 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 of her work that is held at the Royal Academy. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/print-room/the-magic-of-a-line-drawings-by-dame-laura-knight-ra,196,RAL.html Fri, 8 Aug 08 15:46:21 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/print-room/the-magic-of-a-line-drawings-by-dame-laura-knight-ra,196,RAL.html 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, GSK Contemporary provides a unique platform for contemporary art within London's West End. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/exhibitions/gsk-contemporary-season,523,EV.html Mon, 28 Jul 08 13:12:31 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/exhibitions/gsk-contemporary-season,523,EV.html This ground-breaking exhibition, a collaboration between the Royal Academy of Arts and the Benaki Museum in Athens, provides a grand-scale survey of 1,000 years of history. Highlighting the splendours of the Byzantine Empire, the exhibition will comprise around 300 objects including icons, detached wall paintings, micro-mosaics, ivories, enamels plus gold and silver metalwork. Some of the works have never been displayed in public before. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/byzantium/ Thu, 10 Jul 08 11:57:08 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/byzantium/ 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 of the most influential and creative galleries of the twentieth century. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/miro-calder-giacometti-braque-aime-maeght-and-his-artists/ Wed, 25 Jun 08 13:36:16 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/miro-calder-giacometti-braque-aime-maeght-and-his-artists/ Designed by Royal Academician George Edmund Street in 1868, the Royal Courts of Justice are the last major Victorian Gothic Revival buildings in London. Now home to the High Court and Court of Appeal, we explore these imposing buildings which use an amazing 35 million bricks, include over 1000 rooms and, in the main building alone, have almost four miles of corridor. 3–5pm; meet at entrance, Strand, WC2 http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/royal-courts-of-justice,487,EV.html Wed, 28 May 08 16:03:10 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/royal-courts-of-justice,487,EV.html Founded in 1967, Advanced Graphics is one of London’s most prolific printmakers and publishers, working on projects for artists, galleries and publishers across the world. Friends tour the studio and gallery which includes a screenprinting demonstration by the master printer. Our visit also coincides with an exhibition of new prints by Royal Academicians including Albert Irvin, Craigie Aitchison, Basil Beattie, Fred Cuming and Anthony Eyton, one of whom hopefully joins us for the event. 7... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/advanced-graphics,510,EV.html Tue, 17 Jun 08 11:18:53 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/advanced-graphics,510,EV.html Opening especially for Friends, the Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, set up in 1741 as London’s first home for abandoned children. We learn about its connections with three major figures in British history: Thomas Coram, William Hogarth and George Frideric Handel. Hogarth, a founding governor of the hospital, set up a permanent exhibition of the work of contemporary artists, many of whom were instrumental in the formation of the Royal Academy. Our private tour includes... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/foundling-museum,490,EV.html Thu, 29 May 08 09:40:18 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/foundling-museum,490,EV.html We visit the only surviving London home of Charles Dickens, housing the world’s most important collection of material relating to this great Victorian novelist. During the time he lived at the house Dickens published some of his most famous works, including Oliver Twist and Nicolas Nickleby. We privately tour the house and its collection, that includes paintings by Royal Academicians Augustus Egg and William Powell Frith, rare editions, manuscripts, and many other original items relating to Dickens... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/charles-dickens-house,508,EV.html Wed, 4 Jun 08 15:22:38 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/charles-dickens-house,508,EV.html Architectural historian, *Roger White*, takes us to some of London’s most interesting and beautiful Neoclassical villas. We begin with Mount Clare, a small but perfectly designed villa built in 1770 by Sir Robert Taylor. We then view the fine interiors and Jesuit chapel of Parkstead House, designed by Sir William Chambers for the 2nd Earl of Bessborough. After lunch, Friends join Roger on a private visit to Asgill House, one of the first major projects of Sir Robert Taylor. The house has been... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/thames-villas,501,EV.html Thu, 29 May 08 09:39:40 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/thames-villas,501,EV.html The brainchild of eccentric designer and artist, Dennis Severs, 18 Folgate Street, built in 1724, is a time capsule, depicting life in a Georgian townhouse in the 18th century as experienced by a fictitious family of Huguenot silk weavers. Severs transformed each room into an evocative tableau, designed to draw us into another world, and allowing us to become part of the artistic experience rather than viewing it as outsiders. We privately tour each of the ten rooms as Severs intended – in silence... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/dennis-severs-house,481,EV.html Thu, 29 May 08 09:38:58 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/dennis-severs-house,481,EV.html West Wycombe Park is one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in Europe. Set in perfectly preserved Rococo landscaped gardens, this stunning theatrically Italianate house encapsulates the entire progression of 18th-century architecture, from early Palladian to Neoclassical. The mansion contains a series of 18th-century salons with marble floors, columns and magnificently painted ceilings. Paintings, statues and tapestries adorn the house, many of which belonged to the 2nd Baronet, Sir... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/west-wycombe-park,509,EV.html Thu, 29 May 08 09:38:20 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/west-wycombe-park,509,EV.html We visit the only surviving London home of Charles Dickens, housing the world’s most important collection of material relating to this great Victorian novelist. During the time he lived at the house Dickens published some of his most famous works, including Oliver Twist and Nicolas Nickleby. We privately tour the house and its collection, that includes paintings by Royal Academicians Augustus Egg and William Powell Frith, rare editions, manuscripts, and many other original items relating to Dickens... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/charles-dickens-house,507,EV.html Wed, 4 Jun 08 15:21:56 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/charles-dickens-house,507,EV.html *CANCELLED* Originally built in 1665 as Westonbirt House – a country home for the Holford Family – Westonbirt School is a fine example of a grand Italian Renaissance-style mansion. The Holford family, one of the richest families in England at that time, employed the greatest craftsmen of the day to decorate the interiors. By special arrangement, we privately tour the school and learn about the three architectural styles that were used as the house developed over time. We also tour the Old... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/westonbirt-school-and-old-arboretum-gloucestershire,506,EV.html Fri, 8 Aug 08 12:18:58 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/westonbirt-school-and-old-arboretum-gloucestershire,506,EV.html The doors of this one-time Carthusian priory, Tudor mansion, Jacobean ‘hospital’ and now almshouse, open especially for our exclusive guided tour. Led by one of the Brothers of Charterhouse, Friends privately tour this historic palace and learn about its rich and varied history. We view its Courts and Great Hall of the 1540s with its carved screen, library, Flemish tapestries, Great Chamber, chapel and cloister. 2.15–4pm; meet at the gatehouse, Charterhouse Square, London EC1 http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/charterhouse,505,EV.html Thu, 29 May 08 09:37:25 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/charterhouse,505,EV.html Built as a palace of entertainment for the Countess of Home in 1776, Home House is now London’s most exclusive Private Members’ Club. By special arrangement, we tour Home House and explore its Neoclassical drawing rooms displaying pieces of original art and beautiful antique crystal chandeliers. We learn about how Home House unexpectedly combined the talents of architects James Wyatt and Robert Adam, who were both involved in its design and building. 10–11.15am; meet at house entrance, Portman... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/home-house-private-members-club,503,EV.html Thu, 29 May 08 09:36:00 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/home-house-private-members-club,503,EV.html The doors of this one-time Carthusian priory, Tudor mansion, Jacobean ‘hospital’ and now almshouse, open especially for our exclusive guided tour. Led by one of the Brothers of Charterhouse, Friends privately tour this historic palace and learn about its rich and varied history. We view its Courts and Great Hall of the 1540s with its carved screen, library, Flemish tapestries, Great Chamber, chapel and cloister. 2.15–4pm; meet at the gatehouse, Charterhouse Square, London EC1 http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/charterhouse,504,EV.html Thu, 29 May 08 09:35:19 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/charterhouse,504,EV.html Helena Bonett presents this tour with BSL interpretation from Tracey Tyer and lipspeaking support from Maggie Short. 6–7pm (please arrive by 5.45pm); £3, tour and exhibition are free to [LINK:587|CAPTION:Friends] [TEXT:13] http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/accessevents/hammershoi-bsl-and-lipspeaking-gallery-tour,464,EV.html Wed, 30 Jul 08 17:34:00 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/accessevents/hammershoi-bsl-and-lipspeaking-gallery-tour,464,EV.html Since 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. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/gallery-cafe/lisa-wright-the-histories,198,RAL.html Thu, 7 Aug 08 10:44:41 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/gallery-cafe/lisa-wright-the-histories,198,RAL.html [IMAGE:1519|CAPTION:|WIDTH:360] Take part in a *family workshop* in the Summer Exhibition, comprising an introductory talk and practical hands-on session every Wednesday and Friday from 23 July. Main Galleries; 11am–1pm; free with an exhibition ticket, call 020 7300 5995 to book *Family Gallery Talks* take place at 2.30pm every Sunday in July Free with an exhibition ticket *Other activities for children* *Summer Snapshots* This free printed guidesheet for 8 to 13-year-olds... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/familyevents/explore-the-summer-exhibition,468,EV.html Thu, 24 Jul 08 16:49:00 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/familyevents/explore-the-summer-exhibition,468,EV.html *Please note there is no talk on Friday 8 August* 45-minute introductory talks exploring _Vilhelm Hammershøi: The Poetry of Silence_ at 7pm every Friday. Free with an exhibition ticket http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/vilhelm-hammershoi-public-gallery-talks,492,EV.html Tue, 5 Aug 08 16:45:14 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/vilhelm-hammershoi-public-gallery-talks,492,EV.html 10-minute talks on individual works in _Vilhelm Hammershøi: The Poetry of Silence_ at 3pm every Thursday. Free with an exhibition ticket http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/vilhelm-hammershoi-spotlight-talks,496,EV.html Tue, 5 Aug 08 16:46:07 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/vilhelm-hammershoi-spotlight-talks,496,EV.html *Please note there is no talk on Tuesday 5 August* 45-minute introductory talks exploring _Vilhelm Hammershøi: The Poetry of Silence_ at 2.30pm every Tuesday. Free with an exhibition ticket. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/vilhelm-hammershoi-public-gallery-talks,493,EV.html Tue, 5 Aug 08 16:44:33 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/vilhelm-hammershoi-public-gallery-talks,493,EV.html 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). [LINK:1000|CLASS:read-more|CAPTION:Read more] [LINK:567|CLASS:read-more|CAPTION:Ticketing information] [LINK:1166|CLASS:buy-tickets] [LINK:1154|CLASS:read-more|CAPTION:Discover Hammershøi's work with our interactive graphic] [LINK:1149|CLASS:read-more] http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/hammershoi/ Wed, 6 Aug 08 12:19:59 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/hammershoi/ 45-minute introductory talks exploring the _Summer Exhibition_ at 7pm every Friday. Free with an exhibition ticket http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/summer-exhibition-gallery-talks,470,EV.html Tue, 5 Aug 08 16:43:03 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/summer-exhibition-gallery-talks,470,EV.html 10-minute talks exploring works in the Architecture Room of the Summer Exhibition at 3pm every Thursday. Free with an exhibition ticket http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/summer-exhibition-architecture-room-spotlight-talks,495,EV.html Tue, 5 Aug 08 16:42:30 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/summer-exhibition-architecture-room-spotlight-talks,495,EV.html Sponsored by Insight Investment. [LINK:567|CLASS:read-more|CAPTION:Ticketing information] The Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition is the largest open contemporary art exhibition in the world, drawing together a wide range of new work by both established and unknown living artists. Now in its 240th year, the exhibition includes around 1,200 works and the majority of works are for sale. [LINK:1022|CLASS:read-more|CAPTION:Read more] [LINK:1048|CLASS:buy-tickets|CAPTION:Video: Sculpture... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/summer-exhibition/ Wed, 6 Aug 08 12:19:59 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/exhibitions/summer-exhibition/ 20-minute introductory talks exploring _The Young Lion: Early Drawings by John Frederick Lewis RA (1804-1876)_ at 2pm every Sunday. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-frederick-lewis-ra-public-gallery-talks,494,EV.html Tue, 5 Aug 08 16:46:52 BST http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-frederick-lewis-ra-public-gallery-talks,494,EV.html This year 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. In June, the American Associates travel to London for a week filled with exclusive access to London’s finest cultural activities and exciting day excursions in and around the city. As always, the American Associates are granted behind-the-scenes access to the Royal Academy, receptions with leading Royal Academicians, as well as an insiders... http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/aaratevents/aarat-2008,457,EV.html Wed, 20 Feb 08 15:50:11 GMT http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/aaratevents/aarat-2008,457,EV.html On the *first Sunday of every month* there is a 60-minute Welcome Tour for new members of the Friends, highlighting the Fine Rooms and works from the permanent collection. 2pm; Meet in the foyer; No need to book http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/free-welcome-tour-for-new-friends,350,EV.html Wed, 20 Feb 08 13:54:40 GMT http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/friendsevents/free-welcome-tour-for-new-friends,350,EV.html A free guided tour of the John Madejski Fine Rooms and the permanent collection. 11.30am; Meet in the foyer; No need to book http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-madejski-fine-rooms-gallery-tour,89,EV.html Thu, 14 Feb 08 14:26:16 GMT http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-madejski-fine-rooms-gallery-tour,89,EV.html A free guided tour of the John Madejski Fine Rooms and the permanent collection. 1pm; Meet in the foyer; No need to book http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-madejski-fine-rooms-gallery-talk,87,EV.html Thu, 14 Feb 08 14:24:38 GMT http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-madejski-fine-rooms-gallery-talk,87,EV.html A free guided tour of the John Madejski Fine Rooms and the permanent collection. 1pm; Meet in the foyer; No need to book http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-madejski-fine-rooms,86,EV.html Thu, 14 Feb 08 14:23:22 GMT http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-madejski-fine-rooms,86,EV.html Free guided tours of the John Madejski Fine Rooms and the permanent collection. 1pm and 3pm; Meet in the foyer; No need to book http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-madejski-fine-rooms-gallery-tour,85,EV.html Thu, 14 Feb 08 14:21:51 GMT http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-madejski-fine-rooms-gallery-tour,85,EV.html A free guided tour of the John Madejski Fine Rooms and the permanent collection. 1pm; Meet in the foyer; No need to book http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-madejski-fine-rooms,84,EV.html Thu, 14 Feb 08 14:22:12 GMT http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/text-only/events/gallerytalks/john-madejski-fine-rooms,84,EV.html