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Sir Hugh Casson PRA, 'Elephant and Rhinoceros Pavilion, London Zoo'(detail), c.1971. © Royal Academy of Arts, London.
Sydney Lee, 'The Sleeping Square' (detail), 1928. Aquatint, mezzotint and roulette. Private collection. © estate of the artist.
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.
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.
Viewing events occurring on 13 November 2009
26 September—11 December 2009
Exhibitions - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House
ENDS MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER
Lead Corporate Supporter JTI
Lead Individual Supporter Richard Chang
Supported by Richard & Victoria Sharp and Louis Vuitton
A major solo exhibition...
24 October 2009—24 January 2010
Exhibitions - In The Sackler Wing of Galleries, Burlington House
2009-2013 Season Supported by JTI
Sponsored by BNP Paribas
Over a period of 10 years from 1905 to 1915, three outstanding young sculptors emerged in Britain; Jacob Epstein, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska...
13 October—24 December 2009
Exhibitions - In the Library Print Room
Free
This display of engravings and archive material drawn from the Academy's collections contrasts the fortunes of two expatriate American artists working in Britain during the second half of the 18th century...
25 September—9 December 2009
Exhibitions - In the Sir Hugh Casson Room for Friends of the Royal Academy
Free
A pioneer of Optical Art, Michael Kidner has devoted much of his career to developing work of a constructive nature. His interest in mathematics, science and theories of chaos has determined an art...
Read more about Michael Kidner RA: Dreams of the World Order 1960s
30 October 2009—7 February 2010
Exhibitions - In the Architecture Space
Free
24 October—18 November 2009
Exhibitions - In the Gallery Café
Free
An exciting exhibition showcasing the winners of this year's Junior Painter of the Year competition
13 November 2009
Access events - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House
Sold Out
6–7pm. Jonathan Law presents this tour with BSL interpretation from Stephen Hudson and lipspeaking support from Maggie Short.
13 November 2009
Evening talks - In the Reynolds Room, a John Madejski Fine Room
6.30–7.30 pm; £14/£10/£6. In 1974, Ann Christopher RA and Ken Cook reconstructed Jacob Epstein's seminal work 'Rock Drill' for the Hayward Gallery’s exhibition 'Vorticism and its Allies'.
Read more about Jacob Epstein and the Significance of 'Rock Drill'
6 November 2009—31 January 2010
Free
Sir Nicholas Grimshaw is one of Britain’s most celebrated architects. His buildings, such as the International Terminal at Waterloo Station in London and the Eden Project in Cornwall, are icons of elegant...
20 December 2008—29 November 2009
Free
A little-known national treasure, the Royal Academy's Collection focuses predominantly on British art and architecture from the 18th century to the present day.
Read more about The Permanent Collection on display in the John Madejski Fine Rooms
13 November 2009
Friends Only
Janine Catalano from the Courtauld Institute of Art leads a walk through two great landmarks on the South Bank: Borough Market and Tate Modern
Every Friday until 22 January 2010
Gallery and spotlight talks - In The Sackler Wing of Galleries, Burlington House
Free
45-minute introductory talks exploring 'Wild Thing' at 7pm every Friday. Meet in gallery 1.
Every Friday until 11 December 2009
Gallery and spotlight talks - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House
Free
45-minute introductory talks exploring 'Anish Kapoor' at 7pm every Friday. Meet in gallery 2
Every Friday until 26 November 2010
Free
Free guided tours of the John Madejski Fine Rooms.
Every Friday until 26 November 2010
Free
Free guided tours of the John Madejski Fine Rooms.
Every Friday until 26 November 2010
Free
A free guided tour of the John Madejski Fine Rooms.
