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10 Minutes With

Each month, we catch up with one of our Academicians to find out what they’re up to and what the RA means to them.

Humphrey Ocean RA, Cathy (detail)

Artists

< 9 years ago

10 minutes with… Humphrey Ocean RA

The artist tells us why Van Gogh was his earliest inspiration, and why he still loves Josef Albers’ square paintings.
Barbara Rae RA

Artists

9 years ago

10 minutes with… Barbara Rae RA

The artist tells us why she is inspired by Arctic explorations and the Scottish coastline in winter light.
Phyllida Barlow RA, Dock, installation view

Artists

9 years ago

10 minutes with… Phyllida Barlow RA

As she turns her focus to a group of small sculptures, Phyllida Barlow tells us what music inspires her and why she loves Picasso.
Michael Landy RA at work in his studio

Artists

> 9 years ago

10 minutes with… Michael Landy RA

Each month we catch up with a different Royal Academician. This month, here’s Michael Landy RA on destroying his work, being afraid of Tracey Emin and why young artists need a thick skin.
Rebecca Salter RA in her London studio

Artists

< 10 years ago

10 minutes with… Rebecca Salter RA

Each month, we have a quick chat with one of our Academicians to find out what they’re up to and what the RA means to them.
Frank Bowling RA

Artists

> 10 years ago

10 minutes with… Frank Bowling RA

Each month, we have a quick chat with one of our Academicians to find out what they’re up to and what the RA means to them.
Emma Stibbon RA

Artists

> 10 years ago

10 minutes with… Emma Stibbon RA

Each month, we have a quick chat with one of our Academicians to find out what they’re up to and what the RA means to them.