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Phyllida Barlow RA

Phyllida Barlow RA and Harrison Birtwistle

RA Exhibitions

3 months ago

“Do you destroy your work? I do” – Phyllida Barlow and Harrison Birtwistle discuss creativity

As Phyllida Barlow prepares to open a new show of work at the RA, she joins composer Harrison Birtwistle, and journalist Fiona Maddocks, to exchange ideas about creativity – from how ideas arise to when you know they’re finished, and the trauma of titling.
Helene Schjerfbeck, Self-Portrait, Black Background (detail)

RA Exhibitions

6 months ago

Introducing our 2019 exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts

From the genius of the Renaissance to immersive new work created specially for our galleries, next year’s exhibitions promise to exhilarate and inspire. The RA’s Artistic Director, Tim Marlow, introduces our packed programme for 2019.

Phyllida Barlow's 'folly' at the 57th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia, Viva Arte Viva

RA Recommends

< 2 years ago

10 to see at the 2017 Venice Biennale

Phyllida Barlow RA’s bulbous sculptures, Robert Cuoghi’s messiah machines and Damien Hirst’s demons – here are ten highlights of this year’s contemporary art spectacular.
Phyllida Barlow RA, Dock, installation view

Artists

> 3 years ago

10 minutes with… Phyllida Barlow RA

As she turns her focus to a group of small sculptures, Phyllida Barlow tells us what music inspires her and why she loves Picasso.
Gustav Matzger, Suportive

Opinion

> 4 years ago

Connecting 21st-century installation to 18th-century portrait sculpture in six steps

Simon Wilson investigates the six degrees of separation between Phyllida Barlow RA and Roubiliac’s portrait busts.
From left: Daniel Lipp, Aimee Parrott, Brian Griffiths, Marisa J. Futernick, Ellen Macdonald and Julie Born Schwartz, Coco Crampton, Phyllida Barlow RA, Alex Clarke, Ariane Schick, Gabriel Stones, Alice Theobold, Alex Chase White (seated), Hannah Perry, P

RA Exhibitions

> 4 years ago

RA Schools students discuss their upcoming final show

As students from the RA Schools prepare for their final show, what are their feelings about leaving after three intensive years of study? Some of them discuss the issues they face with Schools tutor Brian Griffiths and Phyllida Barlow RA, who has been involved in art education for 45 years.
Phyllida Barlow RA

Artists

5 years ago

My studio life: Phyllida Barlow RA

We visited Phyllida Barlow RA in her busy studio as she prepared for an installation at Tate Britain.
Phyllida Barlow RA

Artists

> 5 years ago

In the studio with Phyllida Barlow RA

Meet the sculptor who chooses materials for their rawness and authenticity to create her haunting art.