Dear Friend
This morning, we presented our major autumn exhibition, Australia,
to the press and we wanted you to be one of the first to hear about it.
Marking the first survey of Australian art in the UK for more than half
a century, I am confident you will share our excitement over this
hugely ambitious undertaking.
An exhibition that has been in the
making for several years now, it has been a journey which has opened
our eyes to the distinctiveness of the Australian landscape, the
complexity of its indigenous and colonial history, the extremes of its
nature and above all, the power of its art. We hope to share this story
with you, spanning 200 years from 1800 to the present day, taking in
over 200 works including painting, drawing, photography, watercolours
and multimedia.
The majority of the works in the show have
never been seen in the UK before, and some of Australia’s most iconic
works, drawn from major public collections from across Australia, have
been secured for display.
My personal hope as someone who has
experienced the majesty of Australia’s landscape first hand and who has
been captivated by its culture, is that this exhibition will showcase
the sheer beauty and diversity of Australian art; exploring a nation
both ripe with creativity and rich in artistic history.
At the
Royal Academy, we are always seeking to broaden the canon of art that
our visitors are able to experience, whether it be bold contemporary
work, ancient sculpture or ground breaking architecture; we aspire to
challenge and inspire; Australia promises to do just that.
Kathleen Soriano
Director of Exhibitions
Australia (21 September - 8 December 2013)
#RAAustralia
 
Friends Previews
Wednesday 18 September 10am–8.30pm
Thursday 19 September 10am–6pm
Friday 20 September 10am–6pm
Organised with the National Gallery of Australia
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