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Summer Exhibition 2015

Ai Weiwei presenting his installation Tree in the courtyard at the Royal Academy of Arts, 2015

Opinion

< 6 years ago

10 of our most-loved blogs from 2015

From a note from Diebenkorn’s diary that went viral to a peep inside our latest show, these were some of the features our readers loved most this year.

Tess Jaray RA in her studio, 2015

Artists

6 years ago

10 minutes with… Tess Jaray RA

Each month we catch up with a different Royal Academician. Here, Tess Jaray RA tells us about a recent shift in her colour palette, and shares “the only rule” for aspiring artists.
Richard E Grant visits the Summer Exhibition

RA Exhibitions

6 years ago

Richard E Grant at the Summer Exhibition 2015

A long-time fan of the Royal Academy’s annual Summer Exhibition, actor Richard E Grant takes us on a whistle-stop tour of his favourite works of art in this year’s show.
Royal Academician Conrad Shawcross stands in front of 'The Dappled Light of the Sun', 2015

RA Exhibitions

6 years ago

Podcast: Conrad Shawcross RA in conversation

The Royal Academician discusses the way in which his sculptures explore geometry, philosophy, physics and metaphysics.

Michael Craig-Martin in his studio, 2014

RA Exhibitions

6 years ago

Podcast: Michael Craig-Martin RA in conversation

Celebrated artist and this year’s Summer Exhibition Coordinator, Michael Craig-Martin RA discusses some of the ideas and events that have shaped his achievements as an artist and teacher.
Kitagawa Utamaro, OHisa, of Okita arm wrestling

RA Exhibitions

> 6 years ago

Rebecca Salter RA on the tradition of Japanese woodblock printing

The Academician has spent her career studying and promoting the threatened art of Japanese woodblock printing. Here, she tells us about her new prints, commissioned for the Summer Exhibition.
Christopher Le Brun, President of the Royal Academy gives a speech

RA Exhibitions

> 6 years ago

Summer Exhibition 2015 prizes announced

Rose Wylie RA announced as winner of the Charles Wollaston award.
The Royal Academy on the evening of the Summer Exhibition Preview Party

RA Exhibitions

> 6 years ago

In pictures: Summer Exhibition Preview Party

The Summer Exhibition Preview Party is one of the most glamorous events in the London calendar – and a major fundraiser for the RA.
Conrad Shawcross RA, pieces for 'The Dappled Light of the Sun', 2015

RA Exhibitions

> 6 years ago

Video: the making of Conrad Shawcross’s courtyard installation

Take a look behind the scenes at the making of ‘The Dappled Light of the Sun’.
Michael Craig-Martin RA in his studio, 2014 (detail)

Artists

> 6 years ago

Michael Craig-Martin, man for all seasons

As Michael Craig-Martin RA co-ordinates this year’s Summer Exhibition, the Curator and Head of the RA Schools Eliza Bonham Carter discovers in a new book what makes this leading artist and teacher tick.
David Chipperfield RA and Conrad Shawcross RA in Green Park

Artists

> 6 years ago

David Chipperfield RA meets Conrad Shawcross RA

RA Magazine’s Guest Editor David Chipperfield RA meets Conrad Shawcross RA in Green Park to talk trees and tetrahedrons, ahead of the sculptor’s spectacular work that greets visitors to the Summer Exhibition.
Michael Craig-Martin in his studio, 2014

Artists

> 6 years ago

Michael Craig-Martin RA: advice for an aspiring artist

In an extract from his new book, the Royal Academician who nurtured talents including Gary Hume, Sarah Lucas and Damien Hirst offers his insights into how to get on in art and the art world.