Royal Academy of Arts the 21st century it is considered less fashionable than in earlier centuries, and has been largely ignored by the Brit Artists and their patrons. But, Tracey Emin exhibited in the 2005 show. In March 2007 Emin accepted the Academy's invitation to become a Royal Academician, commenting in her weekly newspaper column that, "It doesn't mean that I have become more conformist; it means that the Royal Academy has become more open, which is healthy and brilliant." Anyone who wishes may submit pictures for inclusion in the summer exhibition; those selected are displayed alongside the works of the Academicians. Many of
Temporary exhibitions at the Royal Academy Temporary exhibitions at the Royal Academy This page contains a partial list of temporary exhibitions mounted at the Royal Academy (RA) in London. Only major lending exhibitions are listed: shorter-term events such as the London Original Print Fair are not included, nor are the annual Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions. Note: the list is known to be incomplete prior to 1987. In addition to its main galleries behind Burlington House, The RA has additional galleries within the Sackler Wing. Sitting above Burlington House, these galleries (formerly the Diploma galleries) were incorporated within the main building in a scheme designed by Foster