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The Divine Bronzes of South India
Friday 28 September
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Brazen Cheek: The Classical Bronze Nude
Friday 26 October
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Bronze: An Introduction
Monday 17 September
Professor David Ekserdjian, University of Leicester and exhibition co-curator.
From Archaeology to Early Modern: Brass and Bronze in Lower Niger Art History
Monday 15 October
Professor John Picton, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
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The MetaFlux Workshop: Foundry Practice and Theory: Educational and Commercial Art Foundries, Public and Private Intersections
Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 September
Light and Reflective Surfaces
Saturday 22 September
Monuments and Memories in Bronze: A Walk through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
Saturday 13 October
Art and Power: A Walk through the City of London
Saturday 20 October
Bronze Family Workshop
Tuesday 30 October and Thursday 1 November
Explore bronze sculpture in a workshop comprising an interactive slide talk, a visit to the exhibition and a hands-on session.
Learning Studio; 10.15am–1pm; £3 plus an exhibition ticket; pre-booking essential on 020 7300 5995 or online; minimum age 6 yrs
Family Studio: Soap and Wax
Sunday 18 November
Create your own sculptures, inspired by both ancient and modern works in the ‘Bronze’ exhibition. You will have the option to try soap carving or wax modelling.
Drop-in workshop from 11am–1pm; no booking required; free
Exhibition Tours
45-minute introductory talks; free with an exhibition ticket.
2.30pm Wednesdays, 7pm Fridays (19 September–30 November)
Spotlight Talks
10-minute talks on individual works; free with an exhibition ticket.
3pm on Thursdays
The RA offers a range of access resources, including large print label guides and audio guides with descriptive tours, for use in the galleries. Access events can be booked online. Visitors with limited mobility can book parking spaces and wheelchairs on 020 7300 8028. Contact the Access Officer on tel/text 020 7300 5732, fax 020 7300 8013 or email access@royalacademy.org.uk
InMotion at the RA: Early Morning Private View for Wheelchair Users
Friday 9 November
Explore the exhibition with an introductory tour led by Harry Baxter and Lucy Ribeiro, followed by coffee and conversation in the Saloon.
Main Galleries; 9–11am; £3; volunteers support these events
InTouch at the RA: Audio Description and Handling Event
Monday 12 November
Bridget Crowley describes the exhibition in front of selected artworks, followed by coffee and conversation and a handling session led by Harry Baxter.
Main Galleries and the Saloon; 9–11am; £3; refreshments provided
InteRAct at the RA: BSL and Lipspeaking Talks:
Reynolds Room; 6–7pm; £3 (incl. exhibition entry); booking essential;
Deaf Host Philip Nix supports these events
Interactive Lipspeaking Talk
Friday 21 September
Artist Abigail Hirsch delivers this interactive slide presentation with lipspeaking support from Jeannette Burton.
Interactive BSL Talk
Friday 23 November
Nadia Nadarajah leads an interactive slide presentation to accompany the exhibition in BSL.
InPerson at the RA: Events for Everyone with Additional Support Needs and their Friends
Friday 9 November
Come along to this exciting Friday-night-late ‘Art Jam’: a collaborative approach to music and art curated by artists David Johnson and Carlo Keshishian. This event can be adapted to support everyone’s individual needs, and is followed by a visit to the exhibition.
Fine Rooms; 6–8pm; £5 (incl. refreshments)
