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The Royal Academy: Extra

As part of the The Culture Show special devoted to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2009, Andrew Graham-Dixon looks at the turbulent history of this 240 year-old tradition and uncovers the rivalry it has inspired between past exhibitors.

Presenter:: Andrew Graham-Dixon

Transmitted:: 17/06/2009

Genre:: Art

Related Links:: - The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2009
- Jeremy Paxman reviews the Summer Exhibition in the Telegraph
- Explore the work of Turner at the Tate Online
- Constable's The Opening of Waterloo Bridge at the Tate Online
- Profile of David Hockney in the Independent

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