Speech on the need for unity among artists and arts organisations against commerce

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

RI2/49

Title

Speech on the need for unity among artists and arts organisations against commerce

Date

[.c.1910]

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 document of 5 pages

Previous reference codes

2072

Content Description

Rather energetically (not to say incoherently) urging architects to take the lead, with the Royal Academy and the R.I.B.A. in unison. One great building can strike a great blow if architect, sculptor and painter can unite. Commerce in all its forms is the enemy.