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Articles

Poetry

Our Collection

> 3 years ago

How to read it: Ian Ritchie’s evolving work

Architect Ian Ritchie is known for audacious works such as the 120-metre Spire of Dublin and the world’s largest glass hall in Leipzig, but the poems and etchings that inspire these buildings are not so well known. Here we take a closer look at his unusual early design process.

Etel Adnan , Untitled

RA Recommends

> 4 years ago

The poetry of paint: an interview with Etel Adnan

For Etel Adnan, art world success came late – in her eighties. Anna Coatman met the writer and painter in Paris ahead of a major show in London.

RA Exhibitions

< 6 years ago

A poem for Anselm Kiefer

A new poem by George Szirtes, written in response to our Anselm Kiefer exhibition.