EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS NEWS & BLOG ARTISTS   SHOP SUPPORT VISIT ABOUT Exhibition Renaissance Impressions Chiaroscuro woodcuts from the Collections of Georg Baselitz and the Albertina, Vienna. 15 March – 8 June 2014. Book Now Coming soon Summer Exhibition 2014 New and recent art created by everyone from emerging artists to the biggest names in contemporary art and architecture. Event Yinka Shonibare: Looking at London In this evening hosted by writer and broadcaster Patrick Wright, artist Yinka Shonibare MBE RA shares some of his experiences of London. Book Now RA Magazine Should there be positive discrimination towards female artists? Eileen Cooper RA and Helena Morrissey discuss. Tickets available now Summer Exhibition Preview Party 2014 Be the first to view and buy works at the world famous Summer Exhibition and enjoy a glamorous evening of champagne and canapés in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Academy. The word 'Academy' implies that everyone knows what the rules are. But the exciting thing about art is that nobody really does. Fiona Rae RA Join today See all our exhibitions for free Just £97 a year for you and a family guest. Video An Introduction to 'Radical Geometry' This summer the RA presents an exhibition of some of the most exciting geometric abstract art ever made. Coming soon Dennis Hopper: The Lost Album From Hell’s Angels and hippies to the streets of Harlem. Book Now RA Magazine Our pick of this week’s art events: 23 - 29 May From Lucian Freud’s superb collection of Frank Auerbach works to a survey of recent American abstract art. Video Lundahl & Seitl introduce 'Symphony of a Missing Room' The Swedish-born artists are bringing their experiential artwork to the RA this summer. Book Now There shall be an Annual Exhibition of Paintings, Sculptures and Designs, which shall be open to all Artists of distinguished Merit. Our 'Instrument of Foundation,' 1768 Competition Looking at London Share your favourite views of the city to win tickets to one of our 'Looking at London' events. Our Collection Artist of the month Child prodigy Angelica Kauffman went on to be a founder-member of the Royal Academy. Announcement Teenage kicks at the RA Under 16s go free to all our exhibitions Our Collection Object of the month Walter Sickert RA, 'Santa Maria della Salute, Venice', c. 1901 Summer Exhibition How does the judging process work? Watch our behind-the-scenes video. It is an exhibition selected by artists, hung by artists... we just choose the best art and try to make sense of it on the walls. It is a truly democratic exhibition. Norman Ackroyd RA, Summer Exhibition Co-ordinator 2013 Artists 10 minutes with... Mike Nelson RA Elect "Since being asked to become a Member, the idiosyncrasies of the Academy have become more curious to me." Blog Red Alan's Manifesto A new artwork by Grayson Perry RA presents a special manifesto for the Royal Academy. Blog Paint inspiration: Ken Howard RA Ken Howard RA's range of interior paints created specially for the Royal Academy is inspired by his beloved Venice, a city where he has had a studio for the past 10 years. Coming soon Anselm Kiefer at the RA The first major retrospective of work to be held in the UK by Honorary Royal Academician Anselm Kiefer. Book Now Artist Rebecca Warren RA Find out more about the newly elected Academician. The Academy is a place of learning. This is evident in the presence of the RA Schools at its very heart. Eileen Cooper RA Inside the Academy The RA Schools A school of contemporary fine art, right at the heart of the RA. RA Magazine Learning by making A hands-on guide to chiaroscuro woodcuts by Stephen Chambers RA. Teachers and students A-level Summer Exhibition Online A unique opportunity for 16-18 year old students to display their artwork in an online exhibition. Submission is open until 30 April 2014. Artist Wolfgang Tillmans RA Find out more about one of our most recently elected Academicians. Podcast Renaissance Impressions: an introduction Find out about the printmaking technique that revolutionised the Renaissance. Good architecture is often invisible, but it allows whatever is happening in that space to be the best experience possible. Pezo von Ellrichshausen Prints from the RA RA Editions Build a print collection with our selection of work by Royal Academicians, graduates and associates of the Royal Academy Schools. Artist Norman Ackroyd RA Rhyme and reason: in the printmaker's studio. Artist Ron Arad RA A visit to the Camden studio of the polymath designer – from postmodernism to ping pong. Keeper's House Pre-theatre dining Enjoy a two course meal with a glass of wine for just £19; just a stone’s throw from the West End. Artist Mali Morris RA Excavation and rediscovery. What is good art or great art nowadays? Do these things still exist at the present time? Or can it only be judged in hindsight? Phyllida Barlow RA Artist Albert Irvin RA The restless energy of colour. Prints from our Collection Looking for an art-lover's gift? Order bespoke art prints, canvases and framed reproductions online. Artist Stephen Chambers RA Etching Casanova. Architect Eric Parry RA "Like a little epiphany..." Artist Thomas Heatherwick RA Elect Designing the future. I would never close the door on what the work means, and that’s what makes it fascinating. Bill Woodrow RA Artist Grayson Perry RA Up close and personal. A voice for art and artists since 1768 The Royal Academy of Arts is an independent charity and does not receive revenue funding from government. 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