Best known for his monumental paintings and installations, Anselm Kiefer has become a towering figure of post-war art. Featuring paintings, watercolours, artist books, photos and woodcuts, all rarely displayed in the UK, our current major exhibition explores the artist’s roots, covering an array of cultural, literary and philosophical subjects. As well as including less well-known, intimate pieces made during 1969–1982, the exhibition also features three new paintings chosen by Kiefer from his o

Experience the epic scale of works by Anselm Kiefer alongside paintings by Van Gogh. Explore how the pioneer of Post-Impressionism has inspired the subjects and techniques of Kiefer’s monumental paintings and sculptures. On view until 26 October. | Royal Academy of Arts