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The Great Spectacle

Richard Earlom, The Exhibition at the Royal Academy in Pall Mall in 1771

Our Collection

> 6 years ago

How to read it: The Exhibition of the Royal Academy in Pall Mall, 1771

How much has the Summer Exhibition changed in 250 years? As the Great Spectacle exhibition looks back at the masterpieces from its history, we head back to 1771 to explore a work that documented the exhibition itself.
The Great Spectacle

RA Exhibitions

> 6 years ago

Tracing British art through 250 years of the Summer Exhibition

The Summer Exhibition has filled the RA’s galleries every year since 1769 – it’s been a witness (and a player) in many of British art history’s biggest moments. Jenny Uglow takes a look at the art that’s caused drama, changes, protests and celebration over the past quarter millennium.
Banksy's 'Vote to Love' in the 250th Summer Exhibition

RA Exhibitions

> 6 years ago

Did Banksy get into the Summer Exhibition?

As the 250th Summer Exhibition opens, Banksy has revealed that he entered the public submission exhibition under a pseudonym… Here’s the inside story.

RA Exhibitions

7 years ago

Introducing 2018 at the Royal Academy of Arts

Next year’s exhibitions will take us from a legendary British collection to the far seas of the South Pacific, and from centuries past to a glimpse into the future of art. The RA’s Artistic Director introduces the programme for our 250th anniversary year.