Royal Academy – Everyone’s talking about ‘Marina Abramović’
An exhibition experience like no other
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“Powerful enough…to bring you to tears” – Time Out
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“The best of her art” – The Guardian
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“Once-in-a-lifetime show” – The Independent
The latest blockbuster exhibition celebrates the radical career of performance art icon, Marina Abramović, through live performances, interactive installations and strikingly staged archival videos.
She’s been thrilling audiences for the past 50 years – now it’s your turn.
Visit Marina Abramović as many times as you like until 1 January 2024. Friends access is always prioritised: simply show your membership card at the gallery entrance.
A history of performance art
With Marina Abramović taking over the Main Galleries at the RA, we look at some other artists who have shaped the history of performance art.
The Abramović look
The range of Marina Abramović clothing and accessories has been produced in collaboration with the artist. Defiance and survival define the Abramović look.
Dates for your diary
Enjoy Sherry Week at José Pizarro
To celebrate International Sherry Week, enjoy a carefully curated flight of Osborne sherries accompanied by Cinco Jotas for £12 at the José Pizarro restaurant and The Poster Bar from 6 November — 12 November.
See ‘Marina Abramović’ and ‘Impressionists on Paper’ after-hours
Carolling, life drawing, and evening access to our blockbuster winter exhibitions: Friends and their guests are invited to join us on Saturday 2 December for a Christmas celebration like no other. Tickets include a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and festive small bites.
Saturday 2 December, 6 – 9pm
Art around the Keeper’s House
In-between: Barbara Rae RA, Emma Stibbon RA, Marion MacPhee, Sara Lee
Discover our latest selling art displays around the Keeper’s House. This display highlights the work of four contemporary artists exploring and depicting coastal environments through a diverse and exciting range of printmaking techniques, including Japanese woodcut, monotype, screenprint and intaglio.
On view in the Sir Hugh Casson Room and Belle Shenkman Room until 11 February 2024.
Clare Woods RA: Still Here
In the Shenkman Bar, we bring together a group of still-life prints by Clare Woods RA. Originating in the early phases of the 2020 lockdown as the outside grew less recognisable, Woods’ experience of her home catalysed a reseeing of the objects within.
On view in the Shenkman Bar until 3 March 2024. Friends have access to the Shenkman Bar and Garden until 4pm daily.
Before you go
Call for applications
The RA Schools Postgraduate Programme in Fine Art is now open to applicants for entry in October 2024. Our studio based three-year programme accepts up to 17 students each year.
To find out more, register for our upcoming online Open Day on Wednesday 1 November 2023.
Applications close on 3 December 2023
