Francis Bacon: Man and Beast
29 January – 17 April 2022
Intrigued by the complex link between the human and animal form? This one’s for you. Taking the stage at the Royal Academy of Arts is a powerful and thought-provoking exhibition which delves deep into Francis Bacon’s unerring fascination with animals and how it shaped his approach to the human body in his paintings. The display spans Bacon’s impressive 50-year career, including highlights from his earliest works and his last-ever painting. Fans will also be delighted to view his trio of bullfight paintings which will be exhibited together for the first time!