Royal Academy of Arts, London Videos

Meet the Summer Exhibition artists: Joseph Ijoyemi
Meet the Summer Exhibition artists Joseph Ijoyemi tells us the significance of his ‘Revival Boats’ sculptures and how they encapsulate the dilemma 2nd generation African migrants. Come see this work and many others with unique individual stories. Get your tickets now https://roy.ac/9uf26zkf

In the Eye of the Storm - Modernism in Ukraine, 1900–1930s
Ukraine between 1900 and the 1930s was 'In the Eye the Storm'. Discover how during this period of profound upheaval it also became a place which inspired bold artistic experimentation and groundbreaking modernist art. In the Eye of the Storm - Modernism in Ukraine, 1900–1930s, open now. https://roy.ac/do135hdx

Cornelia Parker RA tells us about her iconic Summer Exhibition work 'Stolen Thunder'. See it in person: https://roy.ac/9uf26zkf

What does the Summer Exhibition mean to you?
A reason to leave the house, a journey in art or just a chance to shop! The Summer Exhibition means something to everyone. What does it mean to you? https://roy.ac/9uf26zkf

The Summer Exhibition is absolutely fabulous, but don't take our word for it. Clara Amfo walks us through the Summer Exhibition Preview Party, our biggest fundraising event of the year. Opening next Tuesday, get your tickets now: https://roy.ac/9uf26zkf

A celebration of art and artists! Varnishing Day is a party especially for our Summer Exhibition artists. It's a chance for them to see their work on the wall for the first time. One week to go until the 2024 Summer Exhibition opens and you can see it for yourself: https://roy.ac/9uf26zkf

Tentacles of horsehair and wool take over the RA courtyard. We visit Nicola Turner's studio to take a look at the processes and materials behind her sculpture 'The Meddling Fiend' on display for the Summer Exhibition 2024. Opening June 18, get your tickets now: https://roy.ac/9uf26zkf

4,000 works, 8 judges, 7 hours. Last week the Summer Exhibition judging panel made the final selection for this year's show ☀️ Opening June 18: https://roy.ac/9uf26zkf

Un-boxing the RA School's historical cast collection
After years in storage, we've un-boxed our cast collection and re-installed it around the newly renovated RA Schools. Keeper of the RA Schools Cathie Pilkington RA and Head of Fine Art Processes Mark Hampson talk about the history of the cast collection at the Royal Academy Schools and what they mean to a new generation of students. The RA Collection is supported by Viking.

Peter Barber RA is an architect who uses his sketchbook to test out ideas. His designs for new buildings start in his sketchbook, before spilling out into more detailed architectural drawings. How do you use your sketchbook?

Yinka Shonibare takes a closer look at his sculpture 'Woman Moving Up'. See it for yourself in Entangled Pasts, 1768-now: https://roy.ac/8d1uuogj

Writer and performer Vanessa Kisuule responds to Entangled Pasts, 1768–now with her poem ‘Interview with a Paintbrush’.

Meet Lady Emma Hamilton... Adjoa Andoh, Bridgerton's Lady Danbury, introduces us to the talents of this 18th-century star, which are often overshadowed by her well-publicised affair with Lord Nelson 👀 See this portrait in our Angelica Kauffman exhibition: https://roy.ac/r5jk4fj9

Tavares Strachan's 'The First Supper' is a monument to the contributions of twelve Black figures from the seventeenth century to the present day. This extraordinary reimagining of Leonardo's ‘The Last Supper’ is on display in the Royal Academy's courtyard as part of Entangled Pasts, 1768-now.

Lubaina Himid talks about her Turner Prize-winning work 'Naming the Money'. On display in Entangled Pasts, 1768-now: https://roy.ac/8d1uuogj

Hew Locke talks about Armada, his stunning flotilla of boats, past and present. On view now in Entangled Pasts, 1768-now: https://roy.ac/8d1uuogj

Step back in time to la Maison du Pastel l in Paris and find out where the Impressionists liked to shop for their materials. Don't miss your chance to see pastel works by Degas and so much more in our Impressionists on Paper exhibition, closing on Sunday. Tickets: https://roy.ac/6ejela

Young Artists’ Summer Show
One month left to apply for the 2024 Young Artists’ Summer Show! It’s free to enter, and chosen works will be exhibited online and onsite at the RA this summer. To enter you need to be aged 4-19 and studying in the UK. All artworks will be judged by a panel of passionate and award-winning artists and art professionals. Don't miss this exciting opportunity – apply by 27 March: https://roy.ac/48qs4isx

Take a journey through time in Entangled Pasts, 1768-now. Get your tickets: https://roy.ac/8d1uuogj

Young Artists’ Summer Show
Aged 4–19 and studying in the UK? Get inspired by some of the artists from our 2023 Young Artists’ Summer Show. This year this could be you! Apply by 27 March: https://roy.ac/48qs4isx