Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2026 VIP Preview Party

by Hannibal Reitano

VIP private view of the world's largest open-submission contemporary art exhibition, now in its 258th year and held without interruption since 1769. Open to both established and unknown artists, all styles and media are showcased, including paintings, sculpture, films, architecture, prints and photography works.  Prizes include the Charles Wollaston Award and the Jack Goldhill Award for sculpture, for which all entries are eligible. Sponsored by Creed, Champagne provided by Fortnum & Mason.

The live musical performance was by Sasha Keable.


The Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly 








Zezi Ifiori Dj's



Batia Ofer
Jackie St Clair and Aneta Gun

Thomas Heatherwick and Brian Fu



Lennon Gallagher

Rachel Verghis





Sponsored by Creed




Carl Haley, Rafael Haley and Greg Haley

Sadie Clayton


Alex Margo Arden

Aliona Adrianova and Basia Briggs

Starvos Agapiou, Grace Campbell and Fat Tony


Ana Karina Allen and Esha Arora





Grayson Perry

Joe Bromley and Emma Thynn,
Marchioness of Bath

Lennon Gallagher and Hannibal Reitano

Rafael Kaley, Greg Haley and Carl Haley Dj's



Chloe Carter

Michele Fornera

Patricia Zhou and Betty Bachz

Hannibal Reitano and Ikram Abdi Omar


Sasha Keable performance




Angela Enzo

Tali Lennox


Amalia Gassmann, Hannibal Reitano and Jessi Andrews


Photos by Hannibal Reitano
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