Rose Wylie's Major Retrospective at London's Royal Academy of Arts Through April 19
The Royal Academy of Arts in London is presenting the most extensive retrospective of British artist Rose Wylie, available until April 19. This exhibition showcases more than ninety pieces, featuring both familiar and previously unseen works. Wylie's artistic journey is rooted in her childhood experiences during WWII and everyday life. The exhibition is thematically arranged, starting with her early memories and wartime experiences, highlighting works such as Rosemount and Wing Tips. After taking time off to raise her family, she returned to art in the 1980s. Among the highlights is Room Project 2002-3, her first major celebrated series. The display wraps up with four large monochromatic animal paintings, illustrating her unique approach to composition.
Key facts
- Rose Wylie's largest retrospective is at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
- The exhibition runs until April 19.
- It includes over ninety works, mixing known pieces with recent and unseen works.
- Wylie's practice draws from diverse sources like art history, film, and current events.
- The show is organized thematically, starting with childhood and WWII memories.
- Wylie studied at the Folkestone and Dover School of Art in Kent in the 1950s.
- She resumed her career in the 1980s after a pause for family.
- The exhibition features series like Room Project 2002-3 and Notas de cine.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Folkestone and Dover School of Art
- David Zwirner
- Tate
- British Council Collection
- Jari Lager Gallery
- Artlyst
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Kent
- Ghent
- Belgium
Sources
- Art Observed —
- FAD Magazine —
- Masdearte —
- Artlyst —