A student’s response to Living Lines, a compelling retrospective of the pioneering British abstract artist Paule Vézelay at the RWA.
Tag: The RWA
RWA Fundraising Auction in partnership with Bonhams – August 2024
The RWA in partnership with Bonhams, is hosting a unique auction event showcasing exclusive artworks by prominent international artists…
Thank you, Alison Bevan!
This month we said a fond farewell to Alison Bevan, who, after more than 10 years at the helm of the RWA, stood down as Director.
Meet the Artist: Karl Singporewala RWA
Our exclusive Q&A with Academician Karl Singporewala…
Friends in the Open
We invited three artist Friends to talk about their works selected for the RWA 170 Annual Open to tell us , and what showing in the Open means to them…
The Friends of the RWA Balcony Appeal 2023 – how you can help
How you can help the Friends transform the RWA balcony into a beautiful, green, accessible al fresco seating area…
Jem Southam’s ‘A Bend In The River’ exhibition and talk: a summary
Medi Jones-Williams reflects on the key themes of Jem Southam’s ‘A Bend in the River’…
Anna Atkins: The Blueprint
Medi Jones-Williams explores the life and work of Anna Atkins, pioneering photographer and scientist
The Story of ART – an interview with Richard Storey and Jodie Inkson
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the final issue of ART, the stunning magazine produced by the RWA
New: Free Artist Talks for Friends
We are delighted to present a new series of free Wednesday evening Artist Talks, exclusively for Friends.
Queen Elizabeth II (21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022)
The Friends were deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II, on 8 September 2022.
Women who made the RWA
We take a look at some of the remarkable women who made their mark on the Academy…
Alison Bevan’s guide to the RWA Permanent Collection – for Art Unlocked
Watch Alison Bevan’s online talk about the RWA’s permanent collection…
Meet the artist: Avy – winner of The RWA 168 Open Floating Circle Prize
Meet Avy, winner of The Floating Circle Prize for Best Work by a Student at the RWA168 Open…
A lasting legacy for the Friends – how you can help
How you can help the Friends of the RWA donate spectacular new glass doors for the revamped Main Gallery…
The Floating Circle 