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Anna Atkins: The Blueprint

The RWA is known for its association with pioneering women in the arts, from its founder, Ellen Sharples, to its first female president, Janet Stancomb-Wills. In line with the RWA’s Season...

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Q+A with Honorary Academician Professor Alice Roberts

Professor Alice Roberts is a biological anthropologist, author and broadcaster. She’s especially interested in the intersection between biology, archaeology and history and the interaction between humans and the environment through time. Alice...

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Q&A with our new Academicians: Ian Chamberlain and Karl Singporewala

At the start of this year, we welcomed two more Academicians to the RWA. We caught up with them and found out what made them apply for Academician status and...

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Coming soon at the RWA: Jem Southam - A Bend In The River

Internationally-acclaimed photographic artist Jem Southam will be exhibiting at the RWA from 28 January. Here he explains the significance of the stunning series A Bend in the River…

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Meet the Photo Open selelector: Tracy Marshall-Grant of the RPS

We chat to Tracy Marshall-Grant about her background in photography and her hopes as a selector for the upcoming RWA Photo Open...

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5 Reasons to Take Part in the RWA Photo Open Exhibition

The RWA Photo Open Exhibition is a unique opportunity for all photographers and photographic artists. Here are five reasons to enter your work by the closing date of Monday 5 December...

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