The Royal Hibernian Academy's annual exhibition will open on October 13th, after being postponed from its usual summer spot.

The exhibition - which will run until December 13th - will showcase painting, sculpture, print, photography, drawing and architectural models by members of the Academy and invited artists, as well as works selected through an open submission process.

This year's exhibition is the 190th annual event, and it will have the theme of 'Landscape'.

The RHA says all required safety protocols will be implemented when the gallery in Dublin city centre reopens.

Tom Climent - Signal Ark - oil, plaster and sand on canvas

Abigail O’Brien, President of the RHA, said: "Technology has been a creative tool for many artists, and as mentioned, this year it has been an enabler of the Annual Exhibition and made the open submission process more accessible than ever before.

"For most people, technology became our sole connection to important people in our lives. Social media saw art and creativity expand into the unexpected time available to many.

"Reconnecting with the physical work in the Gallery will, I think, be a thrilling and memorable experience. For most visitors to the exhibition, it may be their first direct, personal cultural engagement in many, many months."

Tickets for the exhibition are free, but anyone planning to attend is being asked to book their visit via the RHA website - with bookings now open.

Main image: Blaise Smith - Marriage - oil on canvas. Picture via RHA