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Phyllida Barlow RA

Phyllida Barlow

Artists

> 1 year ago

In memoriam: Phyllida Barlow RA

Alison Wilding RA reflects on the life and qualities of her fellow sculptor, and their friendship over four decades.
Phyllida Barlow

Artists

> 4 years ago

Digital premiere: watch the PHYLLIDA documentary

Enjoy this exclusive digital premiere of the film ‘PHYLLIDA’, a documentary portrait of the artist Phyllida Barlow RA. Released on her birthday, this film celebrates her pioneering contribution to the field of sculpture.
Family how-to sculpture

Artists

> 5 years ago

Family how-to: make a recycled sculpture

Be inspired by the work of Phyllida Barlow RA and create a sustainable sculpture from reusable household rubbish. Build it, play around with decoration and then recycle the parts.

View of the exhibition, Phyllida Barlow RA cul-de-sac

RA Exhibitions

< 6 years ago

Four things to know about Phyllida Barlow’s sculpture

As the Academician’s site-specific show opens at the RA, Jon Wood explains what we gain from the pleasures and perplexities of her works.
Phyllida Barlow RA and Harrison Birtwistle

RA Exhibitions

6 years ago

“Do you destroy your work? I do” – Phyllida Barlow and Harrison Birtwistle discuss creativity

As Phyllida Barlow prepares to open a new show of work at the RA, she joins composer Harrison Birtwistle, and journalist Fiona Maddocks, to exchange ideas about creativity – from how ideas arise to when you know they’re finished, and the trauma of titling.
Helene Schjerfbeck, Self-Portrait, Black Background (detail)

RA Exhibitions

> 6 years ago

Introducing our 2019 exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts

From the genius of the Renaissance to immersive new work created specially for our galleries, next year’s exhibitions promise to exhilarate and inspire. The RA’s Artistic Director, Tim Marlow, introduces our packed programme for 2019.

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.
From left: Daniel Lipp, Aimee Parrott, Brian Griffiths, Marisa J. Futernick, Ellen Macdonald and Julie Born Schwartz, Coco Crampton, Phyllida Barlow RA, Alex Clarke, Ariane Schick, Gabriel Stones, Alice Theobold, Alex Chase White (seated), Hannah Perry, P

RA Exhibitions

> 10 years ago

RA Schools students discuss their upcoming final show

As students from the RA Schools prepare for their final show, what are their feelings about leaving after three intensive years of study? Some of them discuss the issues they face with Schools tutor Brian Griffiths and Phyllida Barlow RA, who has been involved in art education for 45 years.
Phyllida Barlow RA

Artists

11 years ago

My studio life: Phyllida Barlow RA

We visited Phyllida Barlow RA in her busy studio as she prepared for an installation at Tate Britain.