Summer Exhibition 2026
We are delighted that this year's Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy in London includes work by three SDC members - Fiona Wyse, Sumi Perera and Henrietta MacPhee
Overview
This year's Summer Exhibition, coordinated by Ryan Gander RA, explores the theme of Interconnectedness. Tapestry weaver Fiona Wyse's entry 'Summer Dive' was selected by Eileen Cooper RA and created during lockdown. It reflects on the simple joy and freedom of diving into cool water on a hot summer's day.
Ceramic artist Henrietta MacPhee's entry is a glazed ceramic frog, part-painted part-sculpted, entitled 'Prince charming' It was selected by Ryan Gander RA and Sir Michael Craig-Martin RA.
Interdisciplinary artist Sumi Perera's entry 'The crosses & scars we bear inside the glass box'- is an etching & aquatint about gender disparity and was selected by Michael Craig-Martin RA, Oona Grimes RA, Goshka Macuga RA, Humphrey Ocean RA and Peter St John RA.
Where?
Royal Academy of Arts
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1J 0DB
When?
16 Jun 2026 to 23 Aug 2026
Opening Times
Monday: closed
Tuesday–Sunday: 10am–6pm
Friday: 10am–9pm
Price
Admission fee applies - Events | Royal Academy of Arts
'Summer Dive' (detail). Fiona Wyse. Cotton, Silk, Axminster wool, Lyocell, Acrylic. 114 x 117cm
