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Rose Wylie

ROSE WYLIE

Solo Exhibition Royal Academy of Arts 28 February–19 April 2026 London
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This exhibition brings together Rose Wylie’s most iconic artworks with brand-new and previously unseen paintings, in the biggest exhibition of the artist’s work to date.

Wylie’s work is alive with references to cinema, celebrities, literature, and ancient civilisations. Her cast of characters—primarily women—includes Elizabeth I, Nicole Kidman, Marilyn Monroe, Serena Williams, and Snow White. These cultural and historical references rub alongside her own experiences, such as living through the Blitz as a young girl.

Wylie found success early in her career as a painter, which she started later in life in her fifties. Since then, she has cemented her place as a cultural icon; her art, her singular style and even her paint-strewn studio in the Kent countryside making waves across the art world, fashion scene and beyond.

Wylie’s art is bold and striking, and offers a reminder that life is full of small, often funny, but no less touching moments.

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About the Artist

Rose Wylie’s huge, bright, instantly recognisable canvases may appear cartoonish or child-like, but her work is carefully considered—a witty, sophisticated take on modern life and the nature of visual representation. Her single and multi-panel works often juxtapose discordant subjects.

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About the Gallery

The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is a historic art institution based at Burlington House on Piccadilly in London’s Mayfair, a short walk from Green Park and Piccadilly Circus. Founded in 1768, it has a unique status as an independent, privately funded, artist‑led institution dedicated to promoting the creation, enjoyment, and appreciation of the visual arts. The RA is home to Britain’s longest‑established art school, the Royal Academy Schools, and is renowned for championing both art and architecture through exhibitions, teaching, and public debate.

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Burlington House, Piccadilly
London
United Kingdom
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Tuesday – Sunday
10am – 6pm

Fridays
10am – 9pm

Closed Mondays
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London Burlington House, Piccadilly
Royal Academy of Arts contemporary art institution in London United Kingdom
Royal Academy of Arts
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
+44 20 7300 8090
http://www.royalacademy.org.uk

Opening hours
Tuesday – Sunday
10am – 6pm

Fridays
10am – 9pm

Closed Mondays
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