Alvaro Barrington in the Summer Exhibition 2026 Group exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts
An unmissable summer celebration of art.
The Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy is a must-see. Year after year, it has occupied a special place in the collective imagination as a reflection of all that is exciting and essential in British and international art and architecture right now.
You'll encounter art and artists of all kinds here – drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, architecture, film and digital art, made by members of the public, emerging artists and household names.
The 2026 Exhibition explores the theme of Interconnectedness, examining the relationships between people, art and the wider world.