Grayson Perry at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026
Published on 08/31/2026 at 13:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Grayson Perry is in London this summer with a major tapestry. Victoria Miro says Behold Humanity is included in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026, which runs through August 23, 2026.Victoria Miro news release
Behold Humanity at the Royal Academy
The Victoria Miro release identifies the work as a tapestry made in 2026, measuring 196 x 256 cm. It places Perry inside one of Britain's most visible open-submission exhibitions.
The Royal Academy opened the Summer Exhibition 2026 on June 16, 2026, and the show includes work by artists represented by Victoria Miro, among them Perry, Ali Banisadr, Chantal Joffe and Isaac Julien.
What the summer line-up shows
Perry's appearance in London sits alongside other summer displays. In the same season, his work is also present in broader institutional contexts in Liverpool and Sydney, where curators frame him through identity, class and social narration.
That spread matters because Perry's practice has long moved between craft, satire and public commentary. The summer itinerary keeps the tapestry medium at the center of that conversation.
All news and background on Grayson Perry
More exhibition notes, collection mentions and market references on Grayson Perry in one place.
How Grayson Perry works
Perry is best known for ceramics and tapestry, two media he uses to stage class, taste and identity with a sharp narrative edge. The Vanity of Small Differences and The Essex House Tapestries: The Life of Julie Cope remain key reference points.
Where the artist stands now
Grayson Perry currently has no other announced date in the 30-day window beyond the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026 closing on August 23, 2026.
Key facts on Grayson Perry
- Artist: Grayson Perry
- Medium / Genre: Ceramics, tapestry, concept art
- Born: 1960, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
- Place(s) of practice: Studio in London
- Active since: Early 1980s
- Key work groups: The Vanity of Small Differences, The Essex House Tapestries: The Life of Julie Cope, Smash Hits
- Current/last exhibition: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026, Royal Academy of Arts, London, June 16, 2026-August 23, 2026
- Major collections: British Museum, Foundling Museum, Art Gallery of New South Wales, National Galleries of Scotland
- Awards: Turner Prize, 2003
- Next date: currently no announced date in the 30-day window
Frequently asked questions about Grayson Perry
What work by Grayson Perry is on view at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026?
Behold Humanity, a 2026 tapestry measuring 196 x 256 cm, is listed by Victoria Miro as part of the show.
How long does the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026 run?
The exhibition opened on June 16, 2026 and runs through August 23, 2026.
Which media define Grayson Perry's practice?
Ceramics and tapestry anchor his output, with recurring attention to class, gender and social codes.
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