Richard Dadd
Beyond Bedlam
Richard Dadd, The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke, 1855–64. Tate, London
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Richard Dadd was on view at Royal Academy of Arts, London, United Kingdom, from July 25, 2026 to October 25, 2026.
Last verified October 19, 2026 · Official source ↗
An exhibition of over 100 works by Victorian artist Richard Dadd, celebrated for intricate fairy paintings created during his years as a patient in Bethlem and Broadmoor hospitals. The show demonstrates how his vision remained radical and imaginative despite institutional confinement.
Artists
Venue
- Royal Academy of ArtsLondon, United Kingdom · July 25 – October 25, 2026Closed 25 Oct
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Richard Dadd, The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke, 1855–64. Tate, London
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