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Join us for art after dark!

On selected Fridays, Saatchi Gallery Lates will offer workshops, guided classes and creative activations along with access to major exhibition BEYOND THE STREETS. 

Lates tickets include:

• Entry to BEYOND THE STREETS
• Entry to all current Ground Floor Shows 
• Bar open to 8:30 pm
• Classes, workshops and creative activations, with basic materials and guidance from the Learning Team provided, plus special guests

We recommend buying your ticket in advance to avoid disappointment. 

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FOCUS Asian Contemporary Art is a global platform presenting diverse artistic voices from across Asia and the Asian diaspora. FOCUS showcases the evolving landscape of Asian contemporary art while connecting artists, galleries, collectors, and institutions. The edition in London, taking place from 15 – 18 October, is centered around the theme ‘Cultural Dialogue’ with editions in Paris and New York. It explores how different artistic perspectives, shaped by diverse cultures, histories, and experiences, can come together to create new forms of global resonance. 

FOCUS aims to build an international ecosystem where art, culture, and institutions create opportunities for new connections across borders and industries.

‘Cultural Dialogue’ reflects this vision, positioning contemporary art as a catalyst for cross-cultural connection, engagement, and transformative collaboration. 

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In October 2026, London Art Collective will present ArtEvol 2026: A View from Everywhere, a large-scale international group exhibition bringing together artists working across different cultures, disciplines and lived realities. Through an international Open Call, the exhibition seeks works that reveal how differently the same world can be seen, understood and represented. 

The title begins with a simple contradiction: no one can see from everywhere. Every perspective is shaped by where we stand, what we have experienced and the structures through which we encounter the world. Rather than searching for a single, universal point of view, the exhibition places different positions alongside one another. Some may overlap; others may disagree or remain unresolved. Together, they form a view that belongs to no single person or place. 

The exhibition will be presented through a salon-style display within the white cube. Works will appear in close proximity, creating unexpected connections across geography, medium and subject. Painting, sculpture, installation, photography, moving image, digital media and interdisciplinary practices are all welcome. The aim is not to flatten these differences into a shared message, but to allow each work to retain its own position while becoming part of a wider conversation. 

Curated by Nelson Qin and organised by London Art Collective (LAC), A View from Everywhere will be selected by an international jury of curators, artists, critics and scholars. The jury will consider the clarity of each artist’s practice, the strength of the work and what it brings to the exhibition as a whole. The exhibition does not set out to offer a complete picture of the world. Instead, it asks what might become visible when many partial views are brought together. 

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British Art Fair returns to Saatchi Gallery this September, bringing together leading specialist dealers presenting exceptional works across a wide range of price points all under one roof. The only fair dedicated exclusively to Modern and Contemporary British art, British Art Fair is a trusted destination for collectors, curators, and first-time buyers alike. 

This year’s line-up spans twentieth century masters through to significant contemporary voices, with works by artists including Frank Auerbach, John Craxton, Mary Fedden, Howard Hodgkin, Tracey Emin, Terry Frost, Barbara Hepworth, Damien Hirst, Ivon Hitchens, David Hockney, Albert Irvin, Gwen John, L.S. Lowry, Henry Moore, Paula Rego, Bridget Riley, and Stanley Spencer

The 2026 edition will also see the return of Spotlight: Contemporary, a curated section highlighting some of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists and dealers, alongside Spotlight: Digitalism, an exhibition showcasing digital works having been created or exhibited in Britain. A feature exhibition will explore mid- and later-life creativity through artists aged 50 and over whose practices speak to reinvention, longevity, and sustained ambition. Alongside this, Outside In joins as charity partner, marking its 20th anniversary with a presentation of artists supported through its work championing those who face significant barriers to the art world, underscoring the Fair’s commitment to opening up conversations around British art. 

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Tartan Reimagined: The Barbour Way invites visitors to step inside the story of one of Britain’s most enduring heritage brands through an immersive exhibition created exclusively for London Fashion Week at Saatchi Gallery. Drawing on the Barbour family’s rich Scottish roots and 130-year history, the exhibition explores how tradition can be continually reimagined for a modern audience and the enduring utility of tartan, the design code that has been present right from the start of the brand.

Taking over the Ground Floor galleries at Saatchi, the exhibition centres on Barbour’s distinctive family tartan, a design code that has become synonymous with the brand and remains a thread connecting its past, present and future. Through a series of immersive spaces, visitors will journey from the Barbour family’s origins in South West Scotland and founder John Barbour’s move to South Shields in 1894, to the craftsmanship, creativity and innovation that continue to define the brand today.

A celebration of craftsmanship sits at the heart of the experience. The final galleries showcase Barbour’s commitment to longevity and circular fashion through its Re-Loved initiative, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces created in collaboration with leading cultural and fashion partners including Gucci, Erdem, Paul Smith, Glastonbury x Oxfam and Aardman. Visitors will also have a rare opportunity to see a live recreation of Barbour’s South Shields factory, where expert craftspeople demonstrate the repairing, rewaxing and remaking techniques that help extend the life of Barbour garments.

Bringing together heritage, fashion, craft and contemporary creativity, Tartan Reimagined: The Barbour Way offers a unique insight into the evolution of a British icon. Whether you’re a long-time admirer of the brand, a fashion enthusiast or simply curious about the stories woven into British design, this special London Fashion Week exhibition provides an engaging and immersive experience for all.

The public exhibition will be open for a limited time: 

Friday 18 September, 12pm – 9pm

Saturday 19 September, 10am – 6pm

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Chelsea Arts Festival returns to Saatchi Gallery in September 2026 for its second edition, celebrating modern storytelling in the heart of London. Showcasing Chelsea’s rich literary heritage and its ongoing role in the capital’s cultural life, the festival brings together artists and creative practitioners working across page, stage and screen. The programme spans music, theatre, dance and film, alongside podcasting, literature and the visual arts, featuring both leading names and emerging talent from across the creative world.

Partnering with Cadogan, the festival’s main programme unfolds across Chelsea’s landmark cultural institutions: Saatchi Gallery, Cadogan Hall and Royal Court Theatre. Beyond the gallery walls, Chelsea’s streets come alive with free outdoor performances across King’s Road, Duke of York Square, Sloane Street and Sloane Square.

Further information and the full Festival schedule can be found on their website here.

Please note, all events are ticketed and must be pre-booked to attend. Events take place at the Gallery on Friday and Saturday only. 

Friday 18 September

Emma Gannon and Professor Daisy Fancourt In Conversation (10.30-11.30AM)

Join Emma Gannon and Professor Daisy Fancourt as they explore the transformative power of creativity and the arts, and how we can all bring more of them into our everyday lives. Together, they will discuss why creativity matters, and how it can enrich and transform our lives. 

In Conversation with John Pawson CBE (12.30-1.30PM)

John Pawson CBE has spent over forty years making rigorously simple architecture that speaks of the fundamentals but is also modest in character. His body of work spans a broad range of scales and typologies, from private houses, sacred commissions, galleries, museums, hotels, ballet sets, yacht interiors and a bridge across a lake. 

Art Into Fashion: Canvas to Catwalk (2.30-3.30PM)

The relationship between art and fashion has never been more fluid. Today’s designers draw on painting, sculpture, film and performance as a fundamental part of their creative process. Host Rosalyn Wikeley and a panel of leading voices explore how art is influencing the way fashion is made, presented and understood, and panellists include Emily Carter and Nicole Zisman. In partnership with the British Fashion Council | Fashion Britain.

A Night of T/Reason: Celebrating 50 Years of Punk (6-9.30PM)

Fifty years after punk exploded onto the King’s Road, we launch A Night of T/Reason – a Friday Late at Saatchi Gallery celebrating the music, fashion and cultural rebellion that changed Britain forever. The evening’s programme is curated in association with Jane Ashley and Caroline Gration. 

Pioneering fashion designer Lloyd Johnson and Fashion School founder Caroline Gration will examine the early emergence of punk fashion on the King’s Road and its evolution. Award-winning filmmaker and writer Celeste Bell, custodian of her mother Poly Styrene’s archive, joins Lauren Jones, who co-founded the Rock ’n’ Roll Public Library with her father Mick Jones, along with DJ, designer and Vivienne Westwood collaborator Edie Ashley to examine punk’s enduring legacy and continued influence. 

Saturday 19 September

The Secret Life of London with Johno Verity & Jonnie Fielding aka Bowl of Chalk (10.30-11.30AM) 

Every corner of London has a story. Modern-day explorers Johno Verity and Jonnie Fielding uncover the city’s forgotten people, hidden places and remarkable histories. In conversation, they’ll share favourite discoveries and discuss their fascination with London. Copies of Jonnie’s Why is Downing Street Painted Black? will be available to buy. 

London Theatre Review Live  (12.15-13.15PM)

Award-nominated podcast London Theatre Review returns to Chelsea Arts Festival for a special live recording. Hosts Nancy Durrant, Nick Curtis and Nick Clark bring reviews, news and quizzes, plus an exclusive interview with National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham, offering rare insight into British theatre and what to see in Theatreland now. 

BookBar Introduces (3.45-4.45PM)

Discover some of the most exciting publications by debut authors, curated and hosted by BookBar’s founder Chrissy Ryan. BookBar is one of London’s most beloved independent bookshops, located on Chelsea Manor Street and at the original Islington location. Details of featured authors and books will be announced soon. 

* Please note: Artists listed are correct at time of going to publication; in the unlikely event that an artist needs to cancel we reserve the right to amend the line up without notice and no refunds will be due. 

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Materiality explores the expressive power of materials beyond the traditional language of paint on canvas. This exhibition considers what happens when the physical substance of an artwork becomes as significant as the image, object or idea it carries.

Glass, metal, plastic, textiles, thread and paper appear alongside found, salvaged and industrial materials. Each possesses its own character: weight, fragility, tension, transparency, softness, resistance or decay. Rather than acting simply as a surface or support, these materials become active participants in the work, shaping both its creation and the way it is experienced.

In this exhibition, texture, weight, surface and process take centre stage. Evidence of cutting, stitching, burning, breaking, layering, weaving, assembling and transforming remains visible, revealing the physical labour behind each piece. In some works, materials are pushed to their limits; in others, their familiar functions are disrupted or entirely reimagined. The exhibition celebrates this process of transformation, tracing the journey from raw substance to finished artwork.

In an increasingly digital and immaterial world, Materiality returns attention to the tactile, imperfect and resolutely physical. The exhibition celebrates artists for whom material is not simply a means to an end, but an essential part of their visual language.

Participating artists: Arlo Sinclair, Carrie Reichardt, Crystal Wagner, Dan Rawlings, Florist, Handiedan, Helch, Joe Everyman, Joe Sangre, Jonesy, Laura Ortiz Vega, LPVDA, Mário Belém, Matthew Small, Perishable Rush, Perspicere, Rocco and his Brothers, Sally Hewett, Simon Berger, Simon Hennessey and Soda.

This exhibition is curated by BSMT Gallery.

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The Royal Photographic Society presents the 167th edition of the International Photography Exhibition (IPE), the world’s longest-running photography exhibition, renowned for showcasing the diversity of contemporary photography from around the world. This year’s submissions focus on themes that include environmental issues; identity; conflict, memory, community; family; and culture, as well as the use of alternative photographic processes, showing how contemporary photographers engage with and capture aspects of the world that are as visually compelling as they are socially and culturally significant.

The two award recipients for the 167th edition of the IPE are Marcy Palmer and Léa Chen. Marcy Palmer receives the IPE Award for her series Seeds of Strength and Resilience, which explores the history and future of reproductive rights, examining how recent restrictions have affected women’s autonomy and what the future may hold. The Under 30s Award is presented to Léa Chen for The Stars That Don’t Look Back, which documents the intimate memories shared by three generations of women living in Taiwan.

Selected from more than 5,200 photographers, the exhibition features 113 prints by 48 photographers from around the world, reflecting the breadth of contemporary photographic practice and perspectives today.

The complete list of IPE167 exhibitors, images and further information about the exhibition is available at the RPS International Photography Exhibition 167.

The International Photography Exhibition is supported by theprintspace.