30 May 2025 - BLACA visit to Victor Hugo Exhibition at the Royal Academy - 5.30 for 6pm, Friday (30 May 2025)

Location: Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly London, W1J 0BD; if you are not a member, please purchase a ticket for 6pm entry

BLACA is the UK national group of the international 'Association Littéraire et Artistique Internationale' (ALAI), founded in 1878. ALAI's first Hon President was Victor Hugo, who is best remembered for his literary and political work. However, at the Royal Academy in London there is a well-reviewed exhibition of his drawings, entitled 'Astonishing things'. It runs until 29 June. General admission is £17 (free to RA members). Thereare late openings on Fridays.

BLACA committee members are planning to visit on Friday, 30 May, for the RA's Friday Late opening. The Sir Hugh Casson (members') room to the right of the entrance hall is open to the public after 4pm and serves tea, snacks and drinks. We shall meet there from 5.30 before going into the exhibition and return for a drink after viewing the exhibition. Those who are minded can adjourn to the Golden Lion public house in nearby King Street, where the kitchen should be open until 9pm.

5.30-6pm: BLACA committee members will be in RA Members Room
6pm: Visit exhibition
After viewing, return to the members’ room for a drink before walking to Golden Lion pub.

Do please join us and bring a guest.

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