1. Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy
Where: London, England
The Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition is always a highlight on the art calendar, as it showcases the work of amateur artists alongside world-famous Royal Academicians such as Tracey Emin and Anish Kapoor.
English artist Grayson Perry—famous for his incisive art dissecting British culture and his cross-dressing—has coordinated this year’s show, which includes more than 1,300 works. Highlights include paintings by David Hockney, Chantal Joffe and Barbara Rae, as well as works by Perry himself. Good luck finding them all on the jam-packed walls.
The Summer Exhibition runs until August 19 at the Royal Academy, London. Find out more at royalacademy.org.uk.