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Silver, partially gilded, embossed and perforated, 36 x 30 cm. Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Tesoro, inv. no. 109.  Photo per gentile concessione della Procuratoria di San Marco/Cameraphoto  Arte, Venice

Byzantium 330-1453

25 October 2008—22 March 2009

Exhibitions - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House

FINAL DAYS

Supported by The J.F. Costopoulos Foundation, the A.G. Leventis Foundation and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.

This ground-breaking exhibition, a collaboration between...

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GSK Contemporary

31 October 2008—19 January 2009

Exhibitions - In Burlington Gardens

Supported by GlaxoSmithKline

Comprising more than 20 art exhibitions, 40 live events and 100 film screenings, GSK Contemporary provides a unique platform for contemporary art within London's West...

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Samuel Ware and the Creation of the Great Staircase, Burlington House

18 November 2008—17 April 2009

Exhibitions - In the Library Print Room

Free

From the Royal Academy’s own collection, this display brings together drawings and images showing the creation the great staircase during Regency London between 1812 and 1818 for the wealthy Lord George...

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New Prints from the Royal College of Art

Selected by Chris Orr RA

12 December 2008—17 March 2009

Exhibitions - In the Sir Hugh Casson Room for Friends of the Royal Academy

Free

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Emily Richardson

The Junior Painter of the Year Awards

22 November 2008—16 February 2009

Exhibitions - In the Gallery Café

Free

An artistic celebration of the gift of sight

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Tesserea on stucco, 31.6 x 24.6 cm.

Byzantium BSL and Lipspeaking Gallery Tour

16 January 2009

Access events - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House

Serena Cant presents this tour in BSL/SSE with lipspeaking support by Vicky Waite.

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Icons and the Practice of Prayer

16 January 2009

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His Grace Dr Rowan Williams, The Archbishop of Canterbury, gives a special talk on prayer and icons.

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The Permanent Collection on display in the John Madejski Fine Rooms

20 December 2008—29 November 2009

Free

A little-known national treasure, the Royal Academy's Collection focuses predominantly on British art and architecture from the 18th century to the present day.

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Peter Freeth RA: My Affair with Resin

5 November 2008—22 February 2009

Free

This exhibition of prints by Royal Academician Peter Freeth explores the unique process behind his work as well as the themes to which he has returned throughout his career.

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RSA House

16 January 2009

SOLD OUT Head archivist Rob Baker guides Friends around RSA House, which was designed by Robert Adam in 1774 as part of the Adelphi development.

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Byzantium Promo

Every Friday until 20 March 2009

Gallery and spotlight talks - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House

Free

45-minute introductory talks exploring 'Byzantium 330–1453'. Meet in gallery 1.

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John Madejski Fine Rooms Gallery Tour

Thursdays at 1pm and 3pm

Every Friday until 26 November 2010

Free

Free guided tours of the John Madejski Fine Rooms.

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John Madejski Fine Rooms Gallery Tour

Wednesdays at 1pm and 3pm

Every Friday until 26 November 2010

Free

Free guided tours of the John Madejski Fine Rooms.

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Every Friday until 26 November 2010

Free

A free guided tour of the John Madejski Fine Rooms.

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