Evenings at the RA
Evenings at the RA
Kick off your weekend with inspiring art at the RA, currently showing three major exhibitions. Discover special late night openings, in-depth art chats and themed café menus reflecting the latest RA exhibition.
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This autumn, we’ve got three five-star exhibitions showing at the same time: Jasper Johns: ‘Something Resembling Truth’, Matisse in the Studio and Dalí / Duchamp. Our galleries stay open late every Friday, with off-peak tickets available to purchase online for some exhibitions.
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![Installation view of Jasper Johns: 'Something Resembling Truth']()
Jasper Johns: 'Something Resembling Truth'
Until 10 December 2017
Widely known for his iconic images of flags, targets, numbers, maps and light bulbs, Jasper Johns has occupied a central position in American art since his first solo exhibition in New York in 1958. The first comprehensive survey of the artist’s work to be held in the UK in 40 years, this exhibition comprises over 150 paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints.
Open every Friday until 10pm. Off-peak tickets are available online, every weekday from 4pm onwards.
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Matisse in the Studio
Until 12 November 2017
Step into the studio of Henri Matisse, brimming with the artist’s treasured objects. Focusing exclusively on the role of the artist’s treasured objects in his work, this exhibition reveals how this eclectic collection took on new life in his transcendent art.
Open every Friday until 10pm.
![Installation view of the Matisse in the Studio exhibition at the Royal Academy of Art, London (5 August - 12 November 2017)]()
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![Installation view of the Dalí / Duchamp Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, showing 'Fountain' by Marcel Duchamp and 'Lobster Telephone' by Salvador Dalí]()
Dalí / Duchamp
Until 3 January 2018
Take another look at two artistic giants: father of conceptual art Marcel Duchamp, and larger-than-life Surrealist Salvador Dalí. This is the first exhibition to throw light on their surprising relationship and its influence on the work of both artists.
Open every Friday until 10pm. Off-peak tickets are available online, every Friday from 8pm onwards.
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Food and drink
Sip on Spanish wines in the Keeper’s House while sampling some delicious pinchos from our Dalí-inspired menu, available every Friday from 7pm. If you’re looking for some fresh air, ask a member of staff to direct you to the hidden Keeper’s House Garden, designed by Tom Stuart-Smith and open to the public from 4.30pm.
![Cocktails served in the Main Galleries]()
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![RA Lates: The 1898 Bal du Rat Mort]()
RA Lates
Each exhibition has its own special one-off RA Late, where we transform the Academy and bring our exhibitions to life for an unforgettable Saturday night.
The eclectic programme of RA Lates has included a nine-metre inflatable cosmic installation, themed supper clubs, Klezmer dancing, Pollock-inspired paint splattering, gold-leaf makeovers, and cocktails with Peggy Guggenheim…
Next up: Manhattan Studio Party
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