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Spotlight on Reynolds review: a treasure trove of portraiture

Sir Joshua Reynolds “dominated the artistic life of England in his age”, said Melanie McDonagh in the Evening Standard. As the co-founder and first president of the Royal Academy, Reynolds (1723-1792) held immense power over the country’s art establishment, and was generally “revered” by his fellow painters. Constable, for one,…

The Week · Jul 28, 2023

Herzog & de Meuron review – inscrutable show puts life before architecture

This fascinating if oblique showcase of the remarkable Swiss practice’s work explores the way buildings are made and inhabited, rather than the structures themselves

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

Spotlight on Reynolds review – superficial portraits by a well-connected hack

One of his paintings recently sold for £50m – but William Blake was right when he said Reynolds ‘depressed art’, as this show demonstrates all too well

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

RA Architecture Prize 2023 awarded to Shane de Blacam

The RA Architecture Prize 2023 has been announced, naming Dublin-based architect Shane de Blacam as its winner

Wallpaper · Jun 29, 2023

Visual artist Rana Begum talks public art and visits the Royal Academy - Art After Dark

In this episode of Art After Dark, Nancy Durrant is joined by visual artist and Royal Academician Rana Begum.

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2023

Famous John Constable painting goes on display in Jarrow with free viewing until the end of the week

South Tyneside residents are encouraged to make the most of a chance to see 1826 masterpiece The Cornfield

Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2023 review

Every year since 1769, the Royal Academy has hosted a Summer Exhibition, a “cave-of-wonders-cum-candy-shop-cum-car-boot-sale of works by known academicians and keen members of the public”, said Laura Freeman in The Times. And, as the saying goes, “it is what it is”. This latest iteration, stewarded by watercolourist David Remfry, features…

The Week · Jun 16, 2023

Why I live in Kensington: artist David Remfry on his London area — and why there’s more to it than museums

Artist David Remfry is co-ordinator of the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition this year. Here’s why he’s called Kensington home for 40 years and counting

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2023

Rolf Harris obituary

Television entertainer whose long and versatile career was followed by imprisonment for indecent assault

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023

Visual artist Rana Begum talks public art and visits the Royal Academy I Art After Dark Ep 2

In this episode of Art After Dark, Nancy Durrant is joined by visual artist and Royal Academician Rana Begum. Together they admire the contemporary (and quirky) interiors at The Den in St Martin's Lane Hotel, try exquisitely crafted shoes at Manolo Blahniks, then head off to the Royal Academy where…

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2023