Royal Academy Summer Exhibition announces Westminster dates

20/02/2012
 

Art enthusiasts staying in London during the summer months will be treated to one of the greatest showcases in the world, as the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition returns. It is the largest contemporary art exhibition of its kind, bringing a selection of works from the most revered and celebrated artists around as well as pieces from rising starlets.

Dating back as early as the 18th century, it stands as an annual event to help the promotion of artists and the remarkable skill they possess. With more than 10,000 pieces on display year after year, it’s a chance for artists to gain some recognition for their exploration into the boundaries of the contemporary field.

Featuring at the Royal Academy of Arts in Westminster from 4 June to 12 August, it offers a fascinating spectacle. If you’re staying in any of the London hostels during the period, be sure to come along and have a browse through the artwork. With display pieces also to be put on sale, you might even find yourself leaving the event with a masterpiece?

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