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Visionary, poet, painter, print-maker (engraver and etcher). Active in London and in Felpham, Sussex (1800-03). Enrolled probably in July 1779 as a student at the Royal Academy of Arts; first ...

Find out more about how we make our galleries accessible to everyone. The RA is open. Please use the Burlington House entrance until Spring 2027 while 6 Burlington Gardens is closed as we expand the ...

The Royal Academy of Arts, located in the heart of London, is a place where art is made, exhibited and debated.

Art historian Katlijne Van der Stighelen has spent decades hunting down paintings by the elusive Michaelina Wautier.

Enjoy free and prioritised entry to all exhibitions with a guest, plus special events, a shop discount, and access to a members-only dining experience in the Keeper's House by José Pizarro.

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 ...

Located in the heart of London, the RA is a place where art is made, exhibited and debated.

An inquiry concerning the invention of printing : in which the systems of Meerman, Heinecken, Santander, and Koning are reviewed : including also notices of the early use of wood-engraving in Europe, ...

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 ...

An unmissable summer celebration of art. The Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy is a must-see. Year after year, it has occupied a special place in the collective imagination as a reflection of all ...

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 ...