The Power of Drawing : Marking 25 Years of the Royal Drawing School
Charming exhibition at the Royal Drawing School marking its 25th anniversary. The show featured drawings by artists from across a variety of fields including most of the big names in contemporary art. Each drawing had a thoughtful quote by the artist often about what drawing means to them. I loved this gentle still live by Jony Ive and it’s always good to see an Antony Gormley. It was fun to include a ‘wire drawing’ by Cornelia Parker as well as a drawing by King Charles III and a drawing of him by Eileen Hogan. I think my favourite aspect was the quotes so I include a selection of them here. Closed 26 July 2025 Review Telegraph Quotes “Drawing is a language I feel I can speak and understand, more than words. With a piece of paper and something as simple as a pencil we can chart, discover, explain and inform, we can create a surprising magic: maps, emotions, illusions and history. A universal language that doesn't need translation." Ishbel Myerscough ...