How to read it: Salix by Gillian Ayres RA

This vast and vibrant work by Gillian Ayres was inspired by the wild canvases of Jackson Pollock.

Painting on the threshold: Ian McKeever RA on Diebenkorn and abstraction

As the Academy celebrates the American master, painter Ian McKeever RA explores Richard Diebenkorn’s profound inquiry into the nature of abstraction.

The legendary Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez discusses his experiments with colour and movement, and how he engages viewers with his art.

Explore some of the highlights in our exhibition of groundbreaking abstract art from 20th-century South America

Two shows shine a new light on the Dutch modern master’s work.

This summer the RA presents an exhibition of some of the most exciting geometric abstract art ever made.