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Sarah Lea

, Antony Gormley in his London studio

RA Exhibitions

< 3 years ago

Behind the scenes of our Antony Gormley exhibition

Six tonnes of steel mesh, eight kilometres of coiled tubing, a gallery flooded with sea water and a body that can be walked through: this autumn Antony Gormley RA transforms the Academy’s Main Galleries into a sequence of experiences that challenge the viewer. The show’s co-curator takes us behind the scenes.

Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Pinturicchio Boy) (detail)

RA Exhibitions

> 6 years ago

Joseph Cornell: podcast round-up

From a curatorial introduction to the work of Joseph Cornell, to in-depth discussions of the artist’s relationship to Surrealism, here are three essential podcasts.
Joseph Cornell poses for a portrait in 1967 at his home and studio in Flushing, Queens, New York

RA Exhibitions

< 7 years ago

Video: How Joseph Cornell became an artist

The curator of our Cornell exhibition describes how this singular artist’s life in early 20th century New York shaped his first forays into the art world.
Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Celestial Navigation)

RA Exhibitions

> 7 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.