The Power of Drawing: Marking 25 Years of the Royal Drawing School

1 Jul-26 Jul 2025

The Power of Drawing, 2025

Overview

This free exhibition, marking the 25th anniversary of the Royal Drawing School, will highlight the central role of drawing across creative disciplines - including fine art, performance, film, architecture, illustration, and design. It will showcase drawings and quotes by renowned artists and creative figures including Quentin Blake, Frank Bowling, Tim Burton, Tacita Dean, Es Devlin, Tracey Emin, Denzil Forrester, Norman Foster, Catherine Goodman, Antony Gormley, Thomas Heatherwick, David Hockney, Eileen Hogan, Jony Ive, Chantal Joffe, Rachel Jones, Bharti Kher, Christopher Le Brun, Charlie Mackesy, Ishbel Myerscough, Humphrey Ocean, Cornelia Parker, and Rufus Wainwright. His Majesty the King, Founding Patron of the Royal Drawing School, will also contribute an original drawing, to this special celebratory exhibition, as will the School’s alumni from the past 25 years.

As part of the anniversary celebrations, a special series of free, live-streamed conversations will take place from September 2025 to June 2026. These discussions will bring together high-profile artists, creatives, alumni, and faculty to explore the role of drawing in their work and its significance across various creative disciplines, from fine art to design.

The Royal Drawing School's 25th anniversary events are generously supported by Ralph Lauren, a valued partner of the School for over six years, helping to make high-quality drawing tuition accessible to all.

Open to View:
1–26 July 2025
Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturdays 10am - 4pm
Royal Drawing School in Shoreditch, East London
Free admission, booking required

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