The Royal Academy Of Arts

The Royal Academy Of Arts

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The Royal Academy is a British art organisation situated in Piccadilly London. It has a unique status as an independent, privately financed organisation managed by renowned artists and architects, having been founded in 1768.
Through exhibitions, education, and discussion, it aims to encourage the creation, enjoyment, and admiration of the visual arts.

The Royal Academy of Arts in London is a prestigious art institution that hosts a wide variety of art exhibitions and events throughout the year. Some of the things you can see at the Royal Academy of Arts include:

  • Major art exhibitions: The Royal Academy of Arts regularly hosts major exhibitions of works by famous artists from around the world, including Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and contemporary art.
  • The Royal Academy of Arts Collection: The Royal Academy of Arts houses a significant collection of artworks, which includes paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by famous artists such as Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough and John Singer Sargent.
  • The Burlington House: The Royal Academy of Arts is housed in the historic Burlington House, a magnificent 18th-century building that is worth visiting in its own right.
  • The Royal Academy of Arts Schools: The Royal Academy of Arts has an art school, which is one of the most famous in the world. Visitors can take a tour of the schools and see the students’ work.
  • The Royal Academy of Arts Courtyard and Gardens: The Royal Academy of Arts has a beautiful courtyard and gardens that are open to the public and are a great place to relax and enjoy the art.
  • Special events and lectures: The Royal Academy of Arts hosts lectures, talks, and other events that are open to the public, which offer an interesting insight into the art and the artists.

More highlights you can see when visiting the Academy include the the falling titan by Thomas Banks, the leaping horse by John constable and a souvenir of Velazquez by Sir john Everett Millais.

As well as the permanent collection the Royal Academy has various exhibitions. See the official website for current exhibitions details.

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