Royal Academy of Arts – Lucian Freud opens for Friends
Lucian Freud: The Self-portraits opens today
“How complicated, how fascinating it all is.” – ★★★★ The Guardian
Now is your chance to get up close to one of the most celebrated portraitists of our time with a collection of self-portraits that span nearly seven decades.
Please note. Friends need to book to see this exhibition
Lucian Freud: The Self-portraits is in our smaller, Jillian and Arthur M. Sackler Wing of Galleries, so to ensure the best possible experience, we request that Friends book a free, timed ticket for themselves and their family member for each visit.
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The future of the self-portrait
23 January, 6.30 – 7.45pm
Consider the role of the self-portrait in today’s society in our artist-led panel, chaired by broadcaster and art historian Jacky Klein.
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A guide to Lucian Freud
Get to know the painter behind the portraits in our handy guide over on the blog.
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Australian wine tasting
11 November, 6.30 – 8.30pm
You’re invited to pour and sample different Australian wines at an intimate event just for Friends, with one of the world’s leading connoisseurs on Australian wine, Matthew Jukes.
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RA Lates: Deep Earth
23 November, 7 – 11pm
Taking inspiration from Antony Gormley, Eco-Visionaries and Lucian Freud: The Self Portraits, we explore portrayals of the body and its relationship to nature and the cosmos. VIP tickets still available.
