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Sydney Lee, 'The Sleeping Square' (detail), 1928. Aquatint, mezzotint and roulette. Private collection. © estate of the artist.
Sir Hugh Casson PRA, 'Elephant and Rhinoceros Pavilion, London Zoo'(detail), c.1971. © Royal Academy of Arts, London.
Sidney Nolan, 'Ned Kelly' (detail), 1946. Enamel paint on composition board. 90.8 x 121.5 cm. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Gift of Sunday Reed, 1977.
George Bellows, 'Stag at Sharkey’s' (detail), 1909. Oil on canvas, 92 x 112.6 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art. Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection. Photo © The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Viewing events occurring on 13 March 2009
31 January—13 April 2009
Exhibitions - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House
FINAL DAYS
The Royal Academy of Arts presents the first exhibition devoted to Andrea Palladio (1508 - 1580) to be held in London for over 30 years. Palladio was not only one of the...
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...
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...
Read more about Samuel Ware and the Creation of the Great Staircase, Burlington House
12 December 2008—17 March 2009
Exhibitions - In the Sir Hugh Casson Room for Friends of the Royal Academy
Free
27 January—28 April 2009
Exhibitions - In the Architecture Space
Free
Due to popular demand the film interviews will be on show until 28 April.
Through film interviews and pictorial essays, international architects identify their affinity with, or indeed their critique...
Read more about Andrea Palladio: Through the eyes of contemporary architects
3 March—1 April 2009
Exhibitions - In the Gallery Café
Free
This exhibition is a celebration of the life and work of the artist Vicki Reynolds.
13 March 2009
Access events - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House
6–7pm; £3. Deaf presenter John Wilson delivers this tour in BSL with voiceover interpretation from Roger Beeson and lipspeaking support from Jeannette Burton.
13 March 2009
Evening talks - In the Reynolds Room, a John Madejski Fine Room
6.30–7.30pm; SOLD OUT. Exhibition co-curator Professor Howard Burns discusses Palladio’s architectural innovation.
27 February—24 May 2009
Free
Benjamin West’s first version of Death on the Pale Horse is the focus of this display. Drawn in 1783, his striking portrayal of the Apocalypse was part of a commission from George III but the King eventually...
Read more about 'Death on the Pale Horse' and other works by Benjamin West PRA
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.
Read more about The Permanent Collection on display in the John Madejski Fine Rooms
Every Friday until 10 April 2009
Gallery and spotlight talks - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House
Free
45-minute introductory talks exploring 'Andrea Palladio: His Life and Legacy'. Meet in gallery 1.
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.
Every Friday until 26 November 2010
Free
Free guided tours of the John Madejski Fine Rooms.
Every Friday until 26 November 2010
Free
Free guided tours of the John Madejski Fine Rooms.
Every Friday until 26 November 2010
Free
A free guided tour of the John Madejski Fine Rooms.
