English writer, printmaker, Clergyman and Schoolmaster, best known as one of the originators of the idea of the picturesque. Based in Surrey (1753-77) and Hampshire (1777- 1804). Brother of ...

Our galleries will welcome major exhibitions of works by Rembrandt, Simone Leigh and masterpieces by Matisse, Picasso, Klee ...

For centuries, mermaids have captured the imagination of artists, writers, and explorers alike. John William Waterhouse RA was drawn to the sinister side of mermaid mythology, depicting a siren who ...

A 17th-century trailblazer rediscovered. Active in Brussels in the middle of the 17th century, Michaelina Wautier challenged the limits imposed on female artists at the time by working on an unusually ...

Rose Wylie loves how a film can capture the same scene from multiple perspectives, certain shots from striking films are seared into her memory and often re-materialise in paintings. One director in ...

Michaelina Wautier was an established and talented woman artist, a rarity in the 17th century– so why was her trailblazing work and legacy almost forgotten? Here are five things to know about this ...

Stop off for a fresh coffee and light refreshment at the RA Café and Architecture Wall. Friends and members of the RA enjoy exclusive access to José Pizarro’s dining options in the Keeper’s House. The ...

One of the world’s most influential living painters, Marshall is a virtuoso chronicler of Black American life – here are five things you need to know about the artist. Kerry James Marshall first ...

Membership update We are simplifying our memberships so that we can offer a better experience across fewer membership tiers. This means that House Membership will be closing in August 2026 and we are ...

Published on 21 May 2026. Artist Grace Holliday gives some tips and tricks on how to draw flowers at Chelsea Flower Show.

Created on their return from an Antarctic expedition, these life jackets symbolise survival, whether it’s physical, material, or spiritual. Taking inspiration from a Victorian book of cyanotypes ...

Tracey Emin RA has won the 2024 Charles Wollaston Award for the "most distinguished work" in the Summer Exhibition. Each year we present prizes for outstanding works in the Summer Exhibition. Over £80 ...