RCA Secret is a unique annual exhibition and sale of original postcard-sized art, made by professional artists, designers and illustrators, plus current postgraduate students at the Royal College of Art.
THE SECRET
The postcards are displayed anonymously and are signed on the reverse, so that the artist remains a secret until after the cards are purchased and their signature is revealed on the back.
THE EXHIBITION
The exhibition opens on Friday 12 November, then from Sunday 14 November until Friday 19 November, 11am-6pm, with a late opening on Thursday 18 November until 9pm. Please note we are CLOSED on Saturday 13 November due to Government security restrictions for the Festival of Remembrance. Free Admission.
THE ADdRESS
Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU
Tube: South Kensington/High Street Kensington
Buses: 9, 10, 52, 452
Tube: South Kensington/High Street Kensington
Buses: 9, 10, 52, 452
Spotting an Olafur Eliasson or Grayson Perry from among works by emerging artists or RCA graduates is harder than you might think - or so it would seem from this little selection. But that's exactly the point of the RCA Secret. You won't know who the artworks are by until you buy. So unless your eyes are trained enough to spot a Tracey Emin scribble, or you have intimate knowledge of the weird world of Jake Chapman, you're forced to choose on aesthetic merit alone. And even then, the artists might defy expectations.
Hundreds of artists, designers and illustrators have donated post-card sized artworks to this year's show - an annual tradition that has been running since 1994. Each piece costs a mere £45, but you won't see the name on the back until you've handed over the cash.
Other contributions this year come from the likes of Peter Blake, David Bailey, Ron Arad, Yinka Shonibare and even Manolo Blahnik.
The one-day sale happens on the 20th November at the RCA, with proceeds going towards the RCA's Fine Art department. Postcards will be sold on a first come, first serve basis - so expect a fight.
To see the full collection visit the RCA Website
