For those who aren’t already acquainted, the annual RA Summer Exhibition is one of the most exciting events on the London cultural calendar. The exhibition is a joyful celebration of modern art and architecture, allowing anyone to enter their work, from established artists to household names to young and developing talent – it serves as an important showcase for the artistic community and what they’ve been doing, subsequently serving as an exuberant creative capsule of our socio-cultural landscape year-on-year.
Read on for an overview of the Exhibition’s 253-year history and a look at our favourite works.