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Among
the most popular pieces on show are photographs of 'Tony Blair'
with George Bush and Cherie Blair by mistress of illusion
Alison Jackson, whose images of celebrity lookalikes in compromising
situations have sparked controversy and giggles in equal measure.
Other
painters, printmakers, and photographers whose work is featured
include Elizabeth Blackadder, Sonia Lawson, Ken Howard and
Roger Hilton.
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Lawson's Red Female Form is among 200 artworks in the
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Art
fans who find themselves inspired by the works on show can
go along to the gallery on Thursday 15 July from 10am to 12.30pm
when RWA Academician Dawn Sidoli will be leading a figure
drawing session (bring your own materials, admission £6, phone
0117 973 5129 to book a place).
And
for those who would prefer to look and learn rather than participate,
the gallery is offering two guided tours or the exhibition.
On
Sunday 18 July at 2pm, sculptor, RWA vice president and co-ordinator
of the Naked exhibition John Huggins will discuss the works
on display.
On
Saturday 24 July former RWA vice president Jerry Hicks willl
lead a group of visitors around the artworks.
Naked
is on at the Royal West of England Academy in Queen's Road,
Clifton, until 31 July. Open 10am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday
and 2pm to 5pm on Sunday. Admission £2.50, concessions £1.50.
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