‘Then and Now’ has taken two years to research and compile and is the first book about the Institute and its current Members with a fascinating history written by Anthony J Lester, Hon. RMS, FRBA, FRSA, writer, broadcaster, fine art consultant, curator, collector/researcher on British art. The book contains many historical images from the extensive archives and a list of every Member since its inception. It also features RI members’ biographies written by Adrian Hill, fine art dealer at Adrian Hill Fine Art, with images of current members and examples of their work.
The book is available to buy from the Mall Galleries bookshop for £34.99; or directly from the RI by contacting Rosa Sepple PRI by email, for £34.99 + £5 p&p; and for fRIends of the RI £30 + £5 p&p