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Inside The Academy

Installation view of the ‘Francis Bacon: Man and Beast’ exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London (29 January – 17 April 2022)

RA Exhibitions

< 3 years ago

Inside ‘Francis Bacon: Man and Beast’ with curator, Michael Peppiatt

We spoke to Francis Bacon’s friend, Michael Peppiatt, about the exhibition ‘Man and Beast’ and how Bacon’s vision of humanity was shaped by his interest in animals.
David Hockney , No. 147 (detail)

RA Exhibitions

> 3 years ago

David Hockney: to Normandy via Yorkshire

Edith Devaney, curator of our upcoming David Hockney exhibition, explores how the artist harnessed springtime to explore the drama of nature, the process of grief – and the power of hope.
Diana Armfield, Last Nasturtium of the Season

Artists

< 4 years ago

“Like a portrait painter with their sitters, I have the feeling of a real relationship with the flowers I paint”

100-year-old artist Diana Armfield RA writes about the joy of painting the flowers in her garden.
Axel Rüger and Rebecca Salter headshot

Opinion

< 4 years ago

“It has never been more important that we play our part in the art community and the recovery ahead”

Covid-19 has pushed arts institutions to their limits. President of the Royal Academy, Rebecca Salter, and our Secretary and Chief Executive, Axel Rüger, reflect on the challenges faced by the RA.
Rebecca Salter PRA

Opinion

> 4 years ago

“Who knows how many new talents will pick up a pencil, brush or iPad in isolation?”

These are difficult times for everyone – but art thrives in a crisis, says Rebecca Salter PRA, as we launch a new series of artists and architects documenting their creativity in isolation.