Saatchi Gallery

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:

Samuel Nnorom: Multitude or Minority
This solo exhibition (until 24 November 2024) by Nigerian artist Samuel Nnorom follows his win of the M&C Saatchi Group Art for Change Prize in 2022. Nnorom’s sculptures, made from offcuts of Ankara fabric, explore themes of collective survival, identity and global trade. The works reinterpret the bubble as a symbol of connection and aspiration, drawing on the fabric’s colonial history and impact on African textiles.

The Walls Between Us
This exhibition (until 25 November 2024) explores the concept of home through the work of 12 artists, examining its complex and personal nature. Using the Welsh word Hiraeth – a sense of longing and homesickness for something lost – the exhibition encourages viewers to reflect on what defines a home. Curated by SOTA Marketplace, it raises questions about belonging and the emotional landscape of home, while challenging assumptions around safety and comfort.

Aneesa Dawoojee: March of the Hummingbirds
This exhibition (until 5 January 2025) by award-winning photographer Aneesa Dawoojee explores the interconnected histories and cultures of the Caribbean and Mauritius. Inspired by her Trinidadian and Mauritian heritage, the project highlights themes of community spirit, multiculturalism, and shared cultural values. The works also reflect on migrant stories, inter-race relations, and gender, emphasising the importance of documenting personal histories. First exhibited at the Royal Photographic Society, this collection aims to encourage empathy and understanding through storytelling.

Anastasia Samoylova: Adaptation
This major survey (until 20 January 2025) features works from five of Samoylova’s key series, including FloodZone and Image Cities, alongside previously unseen video pieces. The exhibition explores the tension between human intervention and environmental change, prompting viewers to reflect on how society confronts – or avoids – these pressing issues through visually compelling imagery. £12.

As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic
This exhibition (until 20 January 2025) presents photographs from African diasporic culture. Featuring work from the Wedge Collection, the exhibition highlights artists from Canada, the Caribbean, Great Britain, the United States and Africa. It explores themes of community, identity and power, showcasing artists like Horace Ové, James Barnor, Gordon Parks and emerging talents such as Texas Isaiah.

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.