A GUIDE TO

A GUIDE TO

Sept 22, 2021 - Jan 2, 2022 | Burlington House, London

Royal Academy

of Arts

 SUMMER EXHIBITION 2021

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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

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A GUIDE TO

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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

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