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A closer look at Salvador Dalí's ‘Christ of Saint John of the Cross’

A closer look at Salvador Dalí's ‘Christ of Saint John of the Cross’

Catch up with this talk from Dr Fiona Bradley, Director of The Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh, as she discusses one of D... Read more

21 Feb 2018

1hr

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Pin Drop Short Story Award 2018 with Gwendoline Christie

Pin Drop Short Story Award 2018 with Gwendoline Christie

Sophie Ward is the winner of the RA and Pin Drop short story award: hear Ward's story, 'Sunbed', read aloud to a live au... Read more

18 Sep 2018

32mins

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Making a mockery: exploring humour and satire in art

Making a mockery: exploring humour and satire in art

Catch up with this panel discussion featuring political satirist Steve Bell, artist Bedwyr Williams and artist duo John ... Read more

2 Aug 2019

58mins

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An introduction to James Ensor

An introduction to James Ensor

Senior Curator Adrian Locke introduces the RA's exhibition ‘Intrigue: James Ensor by Luc Tuymans’ and examines the life ... Read more

29 Nov 2016

53mins

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Contemporary Urban Gardening

Contemporary Urban Gardening

This panel event explored the current state and future potential of contemporary urban gardening. Chaired by journalist ... Read more

1 Apr 2016

1hr 1min

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Don McCullin on war and poverty seen through a camera lens

Don McCullin on war and poverty seen through a camera lens

Celebrated photojournalist Don McCullin describes his experiences of war, poverty and suffering across the world during ... Read more

21 Dec 2018

34mins

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A Work of Art: Colour and the Garden

A Work of Art: Colour and the Garden

Monet and his fellow artist-gardeners applied their artistic eye to the composition of their gardens, using nature’s pal... Read more

1 Apr 2016

1hr

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Dementia and the power of art

Dementia and the power of art

Thriller writer Nicci Gerrard talks about how everyday creativity can keep a person connected to the world around them. ... Read more

21 Dec 2018

41mins

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Abstract Expressionism: an American art movement

Abstract Expressionism: an American art movement

In this talk, Professor Sarah Churchwell examines the social and cultural context that created this first truly American... Read more

29 Nov 2016

51mins

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In conversation with Thomas Houseago

In conversation with Thomas Houseago

Catch up on this conversation with the artist behind this year’s Summer Exhibition courtyard installation, Thomas Housea... Read more

10 Jul 2019

55mins

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An Introduction to Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse

An Introduction to Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse

Exhibition curator Ann Dumas examines the different ways that artists ranging from Claude Monet to Henri Matisse painted... Read more

1 Apr 2016

59mins

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Goldie on how creativity saved his life

Goldie on how creativity saved his life

Goldie sits down with broadcaster and journalist Nihal Arthanayake to discuss the story behind his passion for both musi... Read more

21 Dec 2018

55mins

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Chris Wilkinson and Humphrey Ocean discuss drawing

Chris Wilkinson and Humphrey Ocean discuss drawing

Architect Chris Wilkinson RA and painter Humphrey Ocean RA discuss what it is to draw, and why the process is central to... Read more

22 Mar 2016

1hr 3mins

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An introduction to Giovanni Battista Moroni

An introduction to Giovanni Battista Moroni

Dr. Arturo Galansino, curator of 'Giovanni Battista Moroni', reveals the artistic qualities that separated Moroni from h... Read more

23 Feb 2016

51mins

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Antony Gormley RA and Rowan Williams in conversation

Antony Gormley RA and Rowan Williams in conversation

Catch up on this event from the Benjamin West Lecture Theatre: Antony Gormley RA and the former Archbishop of Canterbury... Read more

17 Jul 2018

1hr 21mins

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Luc Tuymans in conversation with Adrian Locke

Luc Tuymans in conversation with Adrian Locke

Luc Tuymans discusses his distinguished career as a contemporary painter, as well as his curation of the James Ensor exh... Read more

12 Dec 2016

50mins

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Michael Stipe In Conversation

Michael Stipe In Conversation

Artist and singer/songwriter Michael Stipe talks about his life-long passion for photography and its potential to produc... Read more

20 Jan 2020

47mins

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Paul Smith: finding inspiration in the everyday and the extraordinary

Paul Smith: finding inspiration in the everyday and the extraordinary

World renowned designer Sir Paul Smith discusses his humble beginnings, what inspires him, and the lessons he's learnt t... Read more

25 Nov 2019

30mins

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Art critic Jonathan Jones discusses Moroni’s portrait ‘The Tailor’

Art critic Jonathan Jones discusses Moroni’s portrait ‘The Tailor’

Jonathan Jones of The Guardian explores the reasons why Giovanni Battista Moroni’s portrait ‘The Tailor’ is one of the g... Read more

23 Feb 2016

44mins

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Short Stories with Pin Drop and Lisa Dwan

Short Stories with Pin Drop and Lisa Dwan

Catch up with critically acclaimed actress Lisa Dwan reading from ‘Foirades/Fizzles’ by Samuel Beckett, a unique collect... Read more

12 Feb 2018

49mins

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