HCUK Art Event: The Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2023

Run without interruption since 1769, the Summer Exhibition is our annual celebration of art and artists.

This year, renowned British painter David Remfry RA takes the reins as exhibition co-ordinator. Remfry’s Summer Exhibition explores the theme Only Connect, taken from the famous quote in Howards End by E.M. Forster.

Among the 1,614 featured works you will find towering sculptures by the late Phyllida Barlow RA, Richard Malone’s dramatic mobile installation in the Wohl Central Hall, and a witty painting by comedian Joe Lycett. Plus pieces by Tracey Emin RA, Hew Locke RA, Barbara Walker RA, Gavin Turk, Lindsey Mendick, Caroline Walker and much, much more.

HCUK is pleased to offer this private viewing for HCUK, generously arranged by Scott Mead AB 1977, Member of the Board of Overseers of Harvard University. Scott is a fine art photographer and philanthropist based in London. He has served the Royal Academy Trust since 2017. He has supported a broad variety of initiatives in art, medicine and education through the Mead Family Foundation which he founded and chairs. His photographic work has been exhibited widely and is held in many institutions and private collections throughout the world.

Entry from 8am. Guided tour from 9am for approximately 30 minutes. You are welcome to stay beyond 10am, when the gallery opens to the public.

Price: £5 for members, £10 for non-members