A GUIDE TO
A GUIDE TO
Sept 22, 2021 - Jan 2, 2022 | Burlington House, London
Royal Academy
of Arts
SUMMER EXHIBITION 2021
You’ll find work by a number of today’s most talked about artists including Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Michael Armitage, Jade Montserrat, Hew Locke, Rita Keegan and Alvaro Barrington, Frantz Lamothe, Bärbel Lange and Marie-Rose Lortet. That’s on top of an Architecture Room curated by David Adjaye RA, an accompanying sound programme, new works by Phyllida Barlow RA, William Kentridge RA and many more, not to mention fantastic work submitted by members of the public.
Our Curator has written a concise guide to help you to make the most of this opportunity, including practical information, artists to look out for, other happenings in the area and around town as well as some insider’s tips that will help you to get the most out of your visit.
The Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition, an ambitious showcase of work by hundreds of artists, has been a key moment in London’s art world calendar for hundreds of years. It is an opportunity to see a survey of contemporary art today, selected by a committee of respected artists.
THIS GUIDE INCLUDES
Exclusive insider’s tips to help you enjoy the show
Key information, dates and times for visitors
Our Curator’s highlights, tips and recommendations
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Details of satellite events and exhibitions around London
Background information on the Summer Exhibition to inform your visit
The Royal Academy
of Arts
A GUIDE TO
The Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition, an ambitious showcase of work by hundreds of artists, has been a key moment in London’s art world calendar for hundreds of years.
Background artwork by Zoe Moss
Royal Academy
of Arts
SUMMER EXHIBITION 2021
Is the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition going ahead in 2021?
Having been pushed back from its usual June to August slot in the calendar to avoid COVID restrictions, this year's exhibition will be going ahead in person. In order to keep visitors safe, the Royal Academy has implemented a range of measures including offering time-windowed viewing slots and installing hand sanitiser stations.
Where in London is the Summer Exhibition being held?
A long-standing hub for the visual arts, The Royal Academy of Arts is located in the heart of London's West End, with entrances on Picadilly and Burlington Gardens. There are many smaller galleries, shops and places to eat located nearby.
Royal Academy of Arts
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD