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Conrad Shawcross RA

Conrad Shawcross in his studio

Artists

> 5 years ago

Conrad Shawcross: “For the first time I see the political potential in my work”

With his new 16-metre installation suspended above commuters at St Pancras International, London-born sculptor Conrad Shawcross talks activism, optical illusions and why he likes a bit of trapeze.
The Queen

Inside the Academy

> 6 years ago

A Royal celebration: The Queen’s visit to the RA

Celebrating The Queen’s 90th birthday with a reception and awards ceremony, the Academy was delighted to welcome our Royal Patron to honour contributions in the fields of visual arts and architecture.
The ADA Project - Love Art at The Peninsula 2016

Artists

< 7 years ago

Conrad Shawcross RA’s ‘The ADA Project’ in Hong Kong

The Royal Academician’s sculpture inspired by the mathematician Ada Lovelace goes on show at The Peninsula Hotel.
Royal Academician Conrad Shawcross stands in front of 'The Dappled Light of the Sun', 2015

RA Exhibitions

> 7 years ago

Podcast: Conrad Shawcross RA in conversation

The Royal Academician discusses the way in which his sculptures explore geometry, philosophy, physics and metaphysics.

Conrad Shawcross RA, pieces for 'The Dappled Light of the Sun', 2015

RA Exhibitions

< 8 years ago

Video: the making of Conrad Shawcross’s courtyard installation

Take a look behind the scenes at the making of ‘The Dappled Light of the Sun’.
David Chipperfield RA and Conrad Shawcross RA in Green Park

Artists

< 8 years ago

David Chipperfield RA meets Conrad Shawcross RA

RA Magazine’s Guest Editor David Chipperfield RA meets Conrad Shawcross RA in Green Park to talk trees and tetrahedrons, ahead of the sculptor’s spectacular work that greets visitors to the Summer Exhibition.
Brewer Street Car Park, site of 'The ADA Project' by Conrad Shawcross RA and The Vinyl Factory

Artists

> 8 years ago

Conrad Shawcross RA on ‘The ADA Project’

The Royal Academician discusses his robot installation inspired by Ada Lovelace.
Susie Allen

RA Exhibitions

> 8 years ago

Summer Exhibition Edit: Susie Allen

We’ve challenged three guest speakers to choose the five works in this year’s Summer Exhibition that intrigue them the most. Curator Susie Allen guides us through her picks, which all relate to the concept of space.
Conrad Shawcross RA

Artists

< 9 years ago

10 minutes with… Conrad Shawcross RA Elect

Each month, we have a quick chat with one of our Academicians to find out what they’re up to and what the RA means to them.