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Ra250 Stories

Alexandra Burnett looks at works in storage in the RA Collection

Inside the Academy

2 months ago

RA250 stories: hidden treasures of the RA Collection

In 2018 we’re unveiling new spaces to display the Royal Academy’s Collection. In this video, we take a look at some of the treasures that will be on show, including the UK’s only sculpture by Michelangelo.
Screenshot from 'Facade and statues'

Inside the Academy

7 months ago

RA250 stories: how to restore a façade

How do you repair historic stone when that stone is no longer quarried? This video series reveals the ideas, people and challenges behind transforming the RA ahead of our 250th anniversary in 2018, and in this episode we come to the restoration of 6 Burlington Gardens and its historic statues.
The Royal Academy's Digitisation Coordinator, Liz Dewar

Inside the Academy

1 year ago

RA250 stories: Digitising the Collection

This video series reveals the ideas and people behind the transformation of the Royal Academy ahead of our 250th anniversary in 2018. In the second episode, we take a look at what’s involved in bringing artworks and documents from the past into the 21st century.
6 Burlington Gardens

Inside the Academy

< 2 years ago

RA250 stories: The architects

Our new video series goes behind the scenes to reveal the ideas and people behind the transformation of the Royal Academy ahead of our 250th anniversary in 2018. In the first episode, members of the project team from David Chipperfield Architects discuss how they’re taking it from concept to reality.