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Hear from Royal Academicians, artists, curators and experts.

Artists

9 months ago

My studio life: Ian Ritchie RA

Ian Ritchie RA shows us around the Canary Wharf offices of his architectural practice.

Artists

10 months ago

My studio life: Chris Wilkinson RA

The architect’s sketchbooks are currently on display at the RA. We visited him at his practice to find out why, in an age of computers, drawing is still at the centre of what he does.

Artists

12 months ago

Bob and Roberta Smith RA at the William Morris Gallery

Bob and Roberta Smith’s exhibition of his recent campaigning art finds a natural home at the London gallery dedicated to designer and radical socialist William Morris.

Artists

1 year ago

My studio life: Eileen Cooper RA

As Eileen Cooper RA guides us round both her studios, she tells us about her career in printmaking, and why she loves drawing in charcoal.

Artists

1 year ago

Damien Hirst in conversation with John Hoyland RA

The late John Hoyland RA told Damien Hirst about meeting Francis Bacon, and what it is to be a painter.

Artists

1 year ago

In the studio with Sonia Lawson RA

Despite various challenges, including a leaking roof, Sonia Lawson RA is keen to return to her garden studio, says Fiona Maddocks.

Inside the Academy

1 year ago

A day in the life: Mick O’Halloran, Chief Red Collar

Our trusted Red Collars are a combination of visitor host, security and guide – and a fount of knowledge about the RA. Here, we chat to their Chief, Mick O’Halloran, about his role.

Artists

1 year ago

My studio life: Anthony Whishaw RA

From his studio in south west London, Anthony Whishaw RA tells us how he has been influenced by Goya, and why he enjoys working from two studios.

Artists

< 2 years ago

The wizard of Oxfordshire: in the studio with Mick Rooney RA

Behind garage doors at his Cotswolds home, Mick Rooney RA conjures a magical world on canvas.

RA Exhibitions

< 2 years ago

A tailor meets ‘The Tailor’

We ask a Savile Row tailor to give us an insider’s perspective on Moroni’s iconic portrait ‘The Tailor’.

Artists

< 2 years ago

Anthony Eyton RA and the bell ringers of Spitalfields

The Academician’s lifelong artistic engagement with the East End neighbourhood now includes the bell ringers of its iconic Hawksmoor church.

Artists

< 2 years ago

In conversation with Frank Bowling RA

Royal Academician Frank Bowling discusses his working practices, his desire to make “pure painting” and the changing reactions to his work throughout his lifetime.

RA Exhibitions

< 2 years ago

Jean-Etienne Liotard: the story so far

As we prepare for an exhibition of this eccentric and distinctive portraitist, we caught up with co-curator MaryAnne Stevens to learn about the genesis of the show.

Opinion

< 2 years ago

Performance art takes centre stage at Frieze London

Live art – a medium that grew out of opposition to the art market – now takes pride of place at this year’s Frieze London art fair.

Artists

< 2 years ago

Interview: William Tucker RA

As a new exhibition of his work opens in London, the US-based Academician reflects on an artistic discovery that moulded his approach to sculpture.

Artists

< 2 years ago

Behind the mask: Gillian Wearing RA

Shortlisted for a major European art award, the Royal Academician tells us about her recent work on show in The Hague.

RA Exhibitions

< 2 years ago

Richard Diebenkorn: the story so far

The works of one of America’s finest abstract painters, Richard Diebenkorn, come to the RA next spring. We caught up with Royal Academy curator Edith Devaney to learn about the genesis of the show.

RA Exhibitions

< 2 years ago

Joseph Cornell: the story so far

Next year’s exhibition of Joseph Cornell will give a unique opportunity to view the magical works of this incomparable artist. We caught up with curator Sarah Lea to learn about the genesis of the show.

Artists

< 2 years ago

Tracey Emin RA: “It’s like being at art school again”

The Royal Academician describes tackling the medium of bronze as her major new exhibition opens in London.

RA Exhibitions

< 2 years ago

A visit to Ai Weiwei’s Beijing studio

As the RA prepares for a major Ai Weiwei exhibition in 2015, we visited the honorary Royal Academician at his studio in China.

Artists

2 years ago

10 minutes with… Frank Bowling RA

Each month, we have a quick chat with one of our Academicians to find out what they’re up to and what the RA means to them.

Artists

2 years ago

David Remfry RA on the major turning point in his practice

A remarkable look into how a chance encounter in 1988 liberated the Academician’s painting practice.

Artists

2 years ago

Behind the scenes: Anselm Kiefer’s studio at Barjac

In the lead-up to his major RA exhibition this autumn, we take a look inside the artist’s huge “gesamtkunstwerk” in the south of France.

Artists

2 years ago

10 minutes with… Cathie Pilkington RA

Each month, we have a quick chat with one of our Academicians to find out what they’re up to and what the RA means to them.

RA Exhibitions

2 years ago

Summer Exhibition 2014: First time exhibitors

Six of the artists from this year’s Summer Exhibitions share their thoughts on being selected for the first time.

RA Exhibitions

2 years ago

Peter Fonda in Conversation

In celebration of the RA’s exhibition ‘Dennis Hopper: The Lost Album’, the BFI hosted a special event with Peter Fonda.

RA Exhibitions

2 years ago

Carlos Cruz-Diez in conversation

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

RA Exhibitions

2 years ago

A look inside ‘Radical Geometry’

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

Artists

2 years ago

10 minutes with… Tim Shaw RA

Each month, we have a quick chat with one of our Academicians to find out what they’re up to and what the RA means to them.

RA Exhibitions

> 2 years ago

Dennis Hopper: Icon of Oblivion

In celebration of the RA’s forthcoming exhibition ‘Dennis Hopper: The Lost Album’ the BFI is launching a Dennis Hopper retrospective in July, showcasing a selection of Hopper’s finest films.