Royal Academy of Arts (archive)

A lecture by MaryAnne Stevens, exhibition curator, in support of 'From Paris: A Taste for Impressionism - Paintings from the Clark'

For Steven Holl Architects, the unique character of a programme and site becomes the starting point for each architectural idea, anchored in an understanding of the relationship between time, space, light and materials. Their thoughtful architecture and transformation of natural materials aims to produce stimulating and sense-provoking qualities in the experience of a place.

In conjunction with the exhibition 'Child Hood - The Real Event', Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh engages with panelists and audience to rethink how we define heroism, courage, and dignity in today's society. This podcast contains sensitive material in relation to the trauma, abuse and neglect of children and young people. User discretion is recommended.

A lecture by Owen Hopkins, exhibition curator, in support of 'Nicholas Hawksmoor: Architect of the Imagination'.

The London Original Print Fair is delighted to present the second annual Printmaking Lecture as part of the 27th Print Fair. In celebration of Sir Peter Blake RA's 80th birthday, he joins Times art critic Rachel Campbell-Johnston in conversation. We apologise for the variable sound quality of this recording.

'Talking Turk' will feature artist Gavin Turk in conversation with art critic Louisa Buck. Turk, whose work has always dealt with issues of democracy and authorship in art, has increased his printmaking output in recent times. As well as generating his own editions, he has commissioned a print portfolio 'The House of Fairytales Print Portfolio' from a group of leading British artists.

Since 2008, more than half the world's population now live in cities. For Shelley McNamara and Yvonne Farrell, co-founders of Grafton Architects, "what we build as Architects constructs the world we live in. It defines our world. It is the outer crust of the globe. Architecture is the expression and embodiment of Culture. What we build as Architects is in fact the New Geography."

Zoffany's paintings of theatrical scenes appear to be realistic records of the eighteenth-century stage. But was he as dedicated to creating an illusion as the plays and players that he depicted? The art historian Robin Simon investigates. A lecture in support of 'Johan Zoffany RA: Society Observed'.

Part of the lecture series Critic's Choice: London's Most Important Building the Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP has nominated the Houses of Parliament as London's most important building. Respondents include Spencer de Grey RA, Sir Jeffrey Jowell QC and Jeremy Melvin. Chaired by Margaret Richardson.

A lecture by Dr Martin Postle, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, in support of 'Johan Zoffany RA: Society Observed'.

Concluding a collaboration of events with St Christopher's Hospice inspired by 'David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture', actress Sheila Hancock CBE, Sir Richard MacCormac RA, Nigel Hartley (St Christopher's Hospice), and Peter Hewitt (Guy's and St Thomas' Charity) consider how the prospect of death offers us the possibility to reconceptualise our own story or personal landscape, and choose our own legacy.

A panel discusses the work of one of Britain's most original and enduring architects and explores how his architecture - both built and unbuilt - has left its mark on our imaginations. Contributors include Ptolemy Dean, Iain Sinclair and Elizabeth McKellar. Chaired by Owen Hopkins. We apologise for the variable sound quality of this recording.

A lecture by Edith Devaney, exhibition co-curator, in support of the exhibition 'David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture'.

Martin Gayford introduces his new book of conversations with David Hockney, which reveals the artist's thoughts about drawing, landscape, art history, space and time, and considers his latest work. A lecture in support of the exhibition 'David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture'.

Art historian John Milner explores the vast, dynamic Tower envisaged by Tatlin and his team, its radical embrace of world revolution, and its impact on Soviet architecture of the 1920s. A lecture in support of 'Building the Revolution: Soviet Art and Architecture 1915-1935'