Royal Academy – New exhibition: ‘Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers’
‘Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers’ is open now
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“Uncontainable creativity” — Time Out
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“A powerful counterpoint to suffering” — The Guardian
Experience the art traditions of generations of Black artists from the Southern United States in Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers.
From the celebrated Gee’s Bend quilts of Alabama, to archives of traditional Southern Yard Shows, be inspired by some of the most ingenious works of the last century, with many in Europe for the first time.
Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers: Black Artists from the American South is open now to Friends of the RA.
Unboxing ‘Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers’
From quilts made of recycled fabric to a bald eagle crafted from a root and driftwood, watch our team prepare the Galleries for our latest exhibition.
Like ancient, dusky rivers
To coincide with the opening of Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers, writer Yinka Elujoba reflects on the extraordinary creativity of some works in the show.
Curator talk: Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers
Discover the exceptional works by Black artists from the American South, in this conversation with exhibition curator Raina Lampkins-Fielder and Bonnie Greer.
In person event
Wednesday 19 April, 6.30 – 7.30pm
Join us in the evening
Art after dark
Enjoy our exhibitions until 9pm on Fridays, when the RA is open late. Don’t miss the first chance to see Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers after dark on 17 March – join us for an evening of great art, great food and great shopping.
Drop in and draw
Drop in on the first Friday night of the month for a free evening of drawing. Pick up a pencil during the next event on 7 April and get inspired by our landmark exhibition Spain and the Hispanic World.
Friday 7 April, 6 – 8pm
From the RA Shop
Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers
To commemorate the exhibition, discover exclusive prints and posters, music and a dedicated reading list exploring the art and history of the American South.
Enjoy free shipping on all UK orders throughout March with the code MARCHFREESHIP*
Marfa Stance and the quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend
We are proud to support the collaboration between British fashion brand Marfa Stance and the quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend through a new collection of artworks which will be on display throughout the RA and available to purchase.
13 March – 14 August 2023
