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Sir Hugh Casson PRA, 'Elephant and Rhinoceros Pavilion, London Zoo'(detail), c.1971. © Royal Academy of Arts, London.
Sydney Lee, 'The Sleeping Square' (detail), 1928. Aquatint, mezzotint and roulette. Private collection. © estate of the artist.
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 16 October 2009
26 September—11 December 2009
Exhibitions - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House
ENDS MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER
Lead Corporate Supporter JTI
Lead Individual Supporter Richard Chang
Supported by Richard & Victoria Sharp and Louis Vuitton
A major solo exhibition...
13 October—24 December 2009
Exhibitions - In the Library Print Room
Free
This display of engravings and archive material drawn from the Academy's collections contrasts the fortunes of two expatriate American artists working in Britain during the second half of the 18th century...
25 September—9 December 2009
Exhibitions - In the Sir Hugh Casson Room for Friends of the Royal Academy
Free
A pioneer of Optical Art, Michael Kidner has devoted much of his career to developing work of a constructive nature. His interest in mathematics, science and theories of chaos has determined an art...
Read more about Michael Kidner RA: Dreams of the World Order 1960s
31 July—27 October 2009
Exhibitions - In the Architecture Space
Free
Paper City: Urban Utopias showcases a selection of extraordinary drawings, collages and photomontages that have been produced for Blueprint as part of their back-page ‘Paper City’ commissions over...
7 August—21 October 2009
Exhibitions - In the Gallery Café
Free
16 October 2009
Evening talks - At the Royal Institution, Albemarle Street, W1S 4BS
6.30–7.30 pm Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari, Carol S. Eliel, Joan Quinn and Professor Cécile Whiting recollect the West Coast art scene of the 1960s in this special panel discussion.
Read more about Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari and the West Coast Art Scene of the 1960s
29 May—25 October 2009
Free
This exhibition focuses on the prints produced by Robert Austin (1895-1973) in 1920s and ’30s, which were among the most admired and collectable of the period.
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
13—16 October 2009
Friends Only
From our base in the delightful market town of Tetbury, this four-day tour takes in some of the finest houses and gardens in the Cotswolds.
Every Friday until 11 December 2009
Gallery and spotlight talks - In the Main Galleries, Burlington House
Free
45-minute introductory talks exploring 'Anish Kapoor' at 7pm every Friday. Meet in gallery 2
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.
