Royal Academy of Arts

2 Dec 2011 to 9 Mar 2012

Contemporary Prints presents a selection from the RA Editions portfolio of contemporary, limited edition prints by Royal Academicians, graduates and associates. Since 2009, internationally renowned artists have been invited into the RA Schools workshops to make new prints alongside some of the most promising postgraduate art students in the country. All proceeds from the sale of the co-publications will contribute directly towards the RA Schools endowment fund, allowing it to continue to flourish. Exhibiting artists will include: Ivor Abrahams RA, Guler Ates, Derek Boshier, Eileen Cooper RA, Tracey Emin RA, Peter Freeth RA, Barton Hargreaves, Gary Hume RA, Vanessa Jackson, Phillip King RA, Simon Lawson, Mali Morris RA, Suzanne Moxhay, Humphrey Ocean RA, Chris Orr RA, Danny Rolph and Maciej Urbanek.

30 Mar 2012

Leonardo da Vinci once said, 'painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.' RA poet in residence Pele Cox curates an evening of readings evoking Hockney’s strong links to poetry through performances of works by the Brothers Grimm, Constantine Cavafy, Stephen Spender, William Blake and Walt Whitman.

19 Feb 2012

As part of our series of Sunday drop-in workshops for families, come and learn how artists use sketchbooks and then make your own, guided by examples in the RA’s collection. This fun activity is suitable for all ages. Pop in anytime!