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Royal Academy of Arts current exhibitions
David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture
21 January - 9 April 2011
Main Galleries
In January 2012 the Royal Academy of Arts will present the first major exhibition in the UK to showcase David Hockney’s landscape work. Vivid paintings inspired by Yorkshire landscape, many large in scale and created specifically for the exhibition, will be shown alongside related drawings and films. Through a selection of works spanning fifty years, this new body of work will be placed in the context of Hockney’s extended exploration of and fascination with landscape.
David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture Press Release (254 KB)
David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture Image Sheet (329 KB)
New Professors for the Royal Academy Schools.
The Royal Academy of Arts is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Professors for
the Royal Academy Schools.
New Professors for the Royal Academy Schools Press Release (154 KB)
Christopher Le Brun elected as President of the Royal Academy of Arts
Christopher Le Brun has been elected the 26th President of the Royal Academy of Arts at a General
Assembly meeting of Royal Academicians.
New President elected for the Royal Academy of Arts Press Release (132 KB)
Ai Weiwei and Per Kirkeby elected as Honorary Royal Academicians
The Royal Academy of Arts is pleased to announce that Ai Weiwei and Per Kirkeby have been elected Honorary Members of the Royal Academy.
Ai Weiwei and Per Kirkeby elected as Honorary Royal Academicians Press Release (128 KB)
Grayson Perry RA
The Royal Academy of Arts is pleased to announce that Grayson Perry was elected a Royal Academician in the category of Printmaking at a recent General Assembly.
Grayson Perry RA Press Release (133 KB)
Spring Architecture Programme 2012
The Royal Academy of Arts Architecture Programme explores the place of architecture within contemporary culture through lectures, talks and exhibitions and provides a vital environment for debate.
Spring Architecture Programme 2012 Press Release (452 KB)
Contemporary Prints from RA Editions
Until 9 March 2012
This exhibition will present a selection from the RA Editions’ portfolio of contemporary, limited edition prints by Royal Academicians, graduates of the Royal Academy Schools and associates.
Contemporary Prints from RA Editions Press Release (128 KB)
Royal Academy announces new Poet-in-Residence
The Royal Academy is pleased to announce that Pele Cox has been appointed Poet-in-Residence. This new role will help enrich the Royal Academy’s audiences’ understanding and enjoyment of visual arts by creating a link with poetry.
Royal Academy announces new Poet-in-Residence Press Release (128 KB)
Driven to Draw: Twentieth Century Drawings and Sketchbooks from the Royal Academy's Collection
Until 12 February 2012
Tennant Gallery
A new exhibition in the Tennant Gallery reveals the richness of the Academy’s rarely seen holdings of twentieth-century drawings and sketchbooks.
Royal Academy of Arts press releases and image sheets for forthcoming exhibitions
Forthcoming Exhibitions 2012
A summary of the exhibitions scheduled during 2012.
Forthcoming Exhibitions 2012 Press Release (213 KB)
Forthcoming Exhibitions 2012 Image Sheet (262 KB)
Johan Zoffany RA: Society Observed
10 March – 10 June 2012
The Sackler Wing of Galleries
This exhibition will constitute a radical re-evaluation of the extraordinary life and career of this brilliant and enigmatic artist.
Johan Zoffany RA: Society Observed Press Release (165 KB)
Johan Zoffany RA: Society Observed Image Sheet (452 KB)
LithORRgraphy
Chris Orr RA and the Art of Chemical Printing
23 February – 20 May 2012
Tennant Gallery
LithORRgraphy: Chris Orr RA and the Art of Chemical Printing Press Release (134 KB)
Premiums
Interim Projects
2 – 15 March 2012
6 Burlington Gardens
Premiums: Interim Projects Press Release (118 KB)
