At the Slade School of Fine Art we approach the practice of contemporary art and the history and theories that inform it in an experimental, research-oriented and imaginative way. An art school with a world leading reputation, the Slade makes a significant contribution to the field of contemporary art both nationally and internationally.

Degrees

For undergraduates we offer a three-year BFA and four-year BA. At graduate level we have an MA and MFA, as well as MPhil/PhD. We welcome international students and also offer our undergraduates the opportunity to study abroad.

Research

We are a world leading university department for research in Fine Art. All studio staff are practising artists and actively involved in research as well as teaching.

People

Our staff and students are lively and engaged with a wide range of initiatives nationally and internationally, and you may have heard of a number of our alumni.

News

Events

Slade students and staff initiate and engage in a wide range of events.

Short Courses

Booking is now open for our Summer School and unique Summer Foundation. Our Short Courses run from October to March and we also run courses at Easter.

About

The Slade's foundation in 1871 was the result of a bequest from Felix Slade who envisaged a school where fine art would be studied within a liberal arts university.

News From Alumni

Eileen Agar: Angel of Anarchy - Whitechapel Gallery

Eileen Agar: Angel of Anarchy is showing at the Whitechapel Gallery, London E1, from 19 May - 29 August 2021. See the Whitechapel Gallery website for details.

Another Energy: Power to Continue Challenging - 16 Women Artists from around the World - Mori Art Museum

Phyllida Barlow is showing in Another Energy: Power to Continue Challenging - 16 Women Artists from around the World at Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, from 22 April - 22 May 2021. See the Mori Art Museum website.

Larry Achiampong & David Blandy to produce permanent artwork for UCL East

Larry Achiampong and David Blandy, will jointly produce a permanent artwork for UCL East's Marshgate building, which is due to open in September 2023. See UCL News.

Rachel Whiteread: Internal Objects - Gagosian

Rachel Whiteread has a solo exhibition, Internal Objects, at Gagosian, 20 Grosvenor Hill, London W1K 3QD from 12 April - 6 June 2021. Viewing by appointment only, see the Gagosian website for details.

On the Western Window Pane - Van Gogh House

On the Western Window Pane, an online and window-based project by Van Gogh House runs from 1 April 2021 - 31 March 2022. This year-long fundraising project presents 12 artist-designed posters in its front, west-facing window organised by Livia Wang and alumnus Benjamin Arthur Brown.

MA/MFA/PhD Degree Show
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Hazel Brill
, 2017.

MA/MFA Degree Show
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Francisco Rodriguez
, 2018.