The Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea is a contemporary art gallery known for its diverse and thought-provoking exhibitions. Established in 1985 by Charles Saatchi, the gallery has a focus on displaying works across various media by emerging artists.
What to see at the Saatchi Gallery
Exhibitions at the Saatchi Gallery cover a wide spectrum of artistic styles, themes and media. Visitors may encounter painting, sculpture, photography, installation art, video and digital works, among other forms of contemporary artistic expression.
A hallmark of the Saatchi Gallery is its commitment to showcasing emerging talent. Many exhibitions feature works by young and up-and-coming artists, providing them with a platform to reach a wider audience and gain recognition in the art world. This focus on emerging artists contributes to the gallery’s reputation as a hub of creativity and innovation.
Current and planned exhibitions include:
Flowers – Flora in Contemporary Art & Culture
This exhibition (until 5 May 2025) examines how flowers influence contemporary art and culture. Across nine gallery spaces, it showcases over 500 works, including large-scale installations, photography, fashion and archival objects. Themes include beauty, symbolism, and flowers’ role in myths and emotions. Highlights include a dried-flower installation by Rebecca Louise Law and interactive projections by Miguel Chevalier. Featured artists include Damien Hirst, Winifred Nicholson, and Takashi Murakami. The exhibition involves collaborations with Marimekko and the Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography. £18.
Anne von Freyburg: Filthy Cute
Filthy Cute, a solo exhibition by Anne von Freyburg, explores textiles within the tradition of painting. The exhibition (until 11 May 2025) includes large-scale works, such as reimagined versions of Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s Progress of Love series, reflecting on gender expectations. Von Freyburg’s floral series, influenced by 17th-century Dutch still lifes, examines themes of consumerism and femininity. Free.
Entangled
Entangled (until 11 May 2025) features painting, drawing, ceramics and sculpture by nine contemporary artists. The exhibition explores humanity’s relationship with the natural world, addressing themes of interconnectedness, vulnerability and coexistence. The works challenge ideas of human exceptionalism and consider the balance between human ambition and ecological realities. By examining culture, history and emotion, Entangled reflects on the ties between people and the environments they inhabit. Free.
The Thread of Colour
This exhibition (until 13 May 2025) explores the work of Armenian-American artist Maro Gorky (born New York 1943). It features oil paintings from the 1980s to today, depicting family, landscapes and her Tuscan home. Two large-scale works, Autumn Vines (2025) and Spring Vines (2025), are also included. Free.
Visiting the Saatchi Gallery
The Saatchi Gallery is located in the Duke of York’s Headquarters just off Kings Road in Chelsea. It is a four-minute walk to Sloane Square tube station (on the Circle and District lines) and nearby attractions include the Chelsea Physic Garden and the National Army Museum, both within a 15-minute walk from the gallery.
The gallery is open 10am–6pm daily and admission is free, although some major exhibitions have an entry charge, which can be pricey.
It is in one of the loveliest areas of London and there are lots of places to eat and drink nearby.
Allow up to two hours for your visit if you’re here for a major exhibition; however, a shorter visit is reasonable if you’re just visiting for the free exhibitions.
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