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Join us for our brand new series of tutored life drawing classes! The Saatchi Gallery Learning team will guide you in discovering your own drawing style, introducing a range of approaches from traditional to more experimental techniques. 

Each session we will be attended by a different model to draw from, so that you can be inspired by a diverse range of bodies. We will explore artist research, and provide guided prompts to get into the flow. Book a ticket now to attend your session. 

These classes are open to all levels, and will run 6.30PM – 8.30PM. All materials will be provided. There will be a 10-minute break in the middle of the session; participants can bring water bottles and light refreshments (however, please note that no alcohol is permitted during the session). 

Due to the presence of nude models, this class is 18+ without parental consent. If you are 16 or 17 and would like to attend, you must have written permission from a parent or guardian. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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The Sun and The Moon: Art Inspired by the Celestial is a major exhibition exploring how the two most powerful phenomena in the sky have inspired creativity, curiosity, and belief throughout human history and across different cultures. Occupying two floors of the Gallery and spanning nine major exhibition spaces, the show presents artworks, installations, and objects that reveal how artists have responded to the Sun and the Moon. The exhibition features the works by established artists, by emerging talent and archival material throughout.

The exhibition unfolds as a journey through a complete 24-hour cycle, moving from dawn through daylight, into the depths of the night. The exhibition includes two major installation works: Helios, a monumental sculpture of the Sun created by artist Luke Jerram, and Massless Suns and Dark Suns by teamLab, an immersive installation that will envelop visitors with spheres of light.

The first four chapters of the exhibition focus upon the Sun. The journey begins with Dawn which reveals how the Sun and the Moon were integral to early belief systems and mythologies. A second chapter, The Sun Rising, reflects on time, seasons, and rituals. The exhibition continues with Zenith where we look at how artists respond to the sun at its highest and its relationship to our bodies. Setting Sun follows, with a focus on transformation, including a section about tarot and a presentation of Nancy Holt’s film Sun Tunnels.

At the halfway point of the exhibition, we present Helios by Luke Jerram. This enormous reproduction of the sun as a globe in a double-height gallery features a collage of over 400,000 photographs of the surface of the sun.

The second half of the exhibition focuses upon the Moon. Evening considers the Moon’s enduring fascination for artists and introduces us to some of its qualities and influence. The room features Saad Qureshi’s large-scale split moon is presented, suspended in the space. Walking on the Moon focuses on the cultural impact of the Apollo missions and the lesser-known stories behind space exploration, including the contributions of craftswomen and designers who helped make the missions possible. At its centre is Moon Landing, a collaborative work by Margo Selby and composer Helen Caddick.

The penultimate chapter, Midnight, delves into the Moon’s long association with folklore, magic, dreams and the ‘witching hour’. The exhibition concludes with the Darkest Hours, featuring Massless Suns and Dark Suns and Massless Sun and Surface of the Sky by the internationally renowned teamLab. This immersive installation will invite viewers to reflect upon the majesty of the universe in which we live.

Featured artists include: Harry Adams, Bunmi Agusto, Rabia S. Akhtar, Else Alfelt, Thelma Ayre, Roya Bahram, Álvaro Barrington, Su Blackwell, Marj Bond, Carol Bramley, Gill Button, Christiane Baumgartner, Gareth Cadwallader, Helen Caddick, Marguerite Carnec, Leonora Carrington, Patrick Caulfield, Bernard Cheese, Billy Childish, Rune Christensen, Isobel Church, Cecil Collins, Ithell Colquhoun, Russell-Hawkes Company, Jaclyn Conley, Mark Connolly, Jack Coutu, Sophie Crockett, Martyn Cross, Jem Finer & Jimmy Cauty, Raqs Media Collective, Malcolm Dakin, Tom Davidson, Shezad Dawood, Ellie Davies, Elizabeth Deane, Evelyn De Morgan, Susan Derges, Frank Bernard Dicksee, Peter Doig, Valentine Dobrée, Sam Douglas, S. Drinot, Ben Drury, Evelyn Dunbar, Marcel Dzama, Dan Hillier, Darcey Fleming, David Shrigley, Dindga McCannon, Dora Maar, George Méliès, George Turner, Douglas Gray, Kay Gasei, Sky Glabush, Maro Gorky, Gali Yalkarriwuy Gurriwiwi, Kimberley Gundle, Tom Hammick, James Heath, Barbara Hepworth, Jamie Hewlett, Dan Hillier, Akiko Hirai, Francis Edwin Hodge, William Hogarth, Sigrid Holmwood, Nancy Holt, Thomas Hooper, Henry Hudson, Blair Hughes-Stanton, Maqbool Fida Husain, Yinka Ilori, George Jardine, Klaus Janson, Luke Jerram, Sunju Jin, Jitish Kallat, Orla Kane, Jai Khanna, Owain Kirby, Marcos Kueh, Sanmu Kunisada, Jim Lambie, Audrey Large, Christopher Le Brun, Elizabeth Loveday, LunaTronix, Alexander Mackenzie, Sekai Machache, Lucy Mahon, Anders Scrmn Meisner, Dave McKean, Oliver McConnie, Richard McVetis, Henrietta Hoyer Millar, Andrew Millar, Annelie Solis, Aleksandra Mir, Joan Miró, Kate Montgommery, Henry Moore, Anna Sampson, Ben Edge, Anwar Saeed, Anwar Jalal Shemza, Carolein Smit, Sophie Smorczewski, Monica Sjöö, Annelie Solis, Ellis O’Connor, Fumie Onuki, Zak Ové, Shanti Panchal, Katie Paterson, Carl-Henning Pedersen, Rusty Peters, Álvaro Petritoli, Otto Piene, William John Charles Pitcher, Freya Pocklington, Carol Puruntatameri, Saad Qureshi, Arthur Rackham, Paula Rego, Bridget Riley, Sam Riley, Martha Rosler, Michael Rothenstein, John Russell, Annelie Solis, Ilma Savari (Ugiobari), Margo Selby, Muzae Sesay, David Shrigley, Anwar Jalal Shemza, Sophie Smorczewski, Carolein Smit, Stanislav Filko, Su Blackwell, Sue Thatcher, Sunju Jin, Susan Derges, Suzanne Treister, Syotatsu Ekaki, Terry Frost, teamLab, Thelma Ayre, John Titchell, Suzanne Treister, George Turner, Paula Turmina, Elisabeth Vellacott, Joe Webb, Whatshisname, Joseph Wright of Derby, Lian Zhang.

Curatorial project partners include: Royal Museums Greenwich, The Salisbury Museum, The Atlantis Bookshop.

Supported by headline sponsor Cazenove Capital.

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Botanical art and photography from around the world will be presented at Saatchi Gallery this summer as the annual RHS exhibition returns for a sixth year. Staged across three galleries, the best in contemporary botanical art and photography is presented by exhibitors from across the world. This year sees former medal winners returning alongside first-time exhibitors.

Showcasing an incredible diversity of botanical subjects from the vibrant wild plants that emerge after wildfires in northwest England, to the colourful mushrooms that grow in Japan – fungi seen growing on woodland walks in Cornwall, to the abundant wildflowers of protected nature reserves of Jeju Island off the coast of Korea and the endangered endemic limestone fynbos found only in South Africa’s Grootbos, to the knotty roots of well-loved garden-grown varieties at home – there is an abundance of illustration and photography to intrigue and delight.

This year’s photography exhibition presents a series of portfolio works exploring plants, gardens and natural landscapes, with photographers using close observation and technical skill to reveal the character, detail and diversity of the plant world. Subjects range from intimate studies of succulents and sunflowers to wider views of gardens and natural habitats from across the UK and beyond.

All of the artworks submitted have undergone a meticulous reviewing process by an expert judging panel and assessed on aesthetic appeal, scientific accuracy and technical skill. Once on display, the artists compete for an RHS medal – Gold, Silver-Gilt, and Bronze, as well as a ‘best in show’ award, namely Best Botanical Artwork, Best Botanical Art Exhibit, Best Portfolio Photography Exhibit, Best Single Image and Judges Special Award.  The public will once again have the opportunity to vote in the People’s Choice award via the RHS website.

The Show contributes to a long legacy of botanical art collecting and display by the RHS, and complements the work of the RHS Lindley Collections, which holds more than 30,000 botanical paintings and heritage photographs.

Free entry for RHS and Saatchi Gallery members, on production of a valid membership card (pre-booking not required). Ticket holders for The Sun and The Moon also get free entry (valid on the same day only). 

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Curated by BSMT Gallery, States of Transition, a new body of work by Perspicere, continues his meticulous exploration of the human condition through thread. Each piece is built by wrapping thread around nails, layer upon layer, colour upon colour, until a photo-realistic portrait emerges from thousands of intersecting lines.

Perspicere, Latin for “to see clearly” or “to see through”, subjects that very idea to scrutiny. Veil-like forms and shifting surfaces complicate the act of seeing, while the work itself changes depending on distance, reflecting the way perception is fluid and unreliable.

This new series turns toward the uncertain space between one state of being and another, between presence and absence, visibility and concealment. Meaning is not immediately given but gradually uncovered, inviting an active process of looking, questioning, and reconstructing what is seen. 

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For our sixth collaboration with the internationally acclaimed RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the 2026 garden brings together contemporary art, thoughtful planting, and public participation with kinetic artist Lucy Gregory, garden designer Naomi Ferrett-Cohen, and supporter ING. The garden celebrates the simple pleasure of gathering together outdoors such as in a park or meadow, and the positive effect nature can have on us.

Guests are invited to venture down the garden path into a surreal environment of interactive, anthropomorphic tree-like structures that hug the space. As visitors push the sculptures into motion, they trigger a joyful, spiralling dance that gradually settles into a playful, slapstick wobble as momentum slows. 

Inspired by mechanical toys, Victorian automatons and early animation devices, she constructs large-scale figurative ‘kinetic collages’, where abstracted ‘cutouts’ or black and white imagery are mounted on engineered steel frames. Gregory’s practice upends the traditional ‘look, don’t touch’ mentality, instead encouraging play and curiosity through interaction with the artworks. The viewer becomes the engine, activator and performer, intertwined with the work itself, as they bring the sculptures to life through participation and touch.

The project is supported by ING, whose commitment to advancing sustainable practice and supporting cultural initiatives reflects a shared belief in the value of nature, creativity and collective responsibility. 

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From grassroots heroes to Wembley icons, the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup are competitions which have long been celebrated as a fundamental part of British culture. They are home to unforgettable moments of unquantifiable magic that have both shaped the evolution of the society in this country and been shaped by the country itself.

The Art of Possibility invites you to explore what makes these historic competitions so special through the unique lens of art.

Spanning three galleries, this is a first-of-its-kind exhibition that brings together newly commissioned artworks, historical artefacts, unseen photography and immersive digital experiences that celebrate 150 years of FA Cup culture.

Our first and second galleries invite you to step into the moments that have defined the FA Cups.

The space features a curated range of newly commissioned artworks from global artists including Carlo Bellman and Soldier, as well as immersive and sculptural installations by Lazerian, Grace Clifford and Sally Barton. The space will also feature pre-existing work by contemporary artists such as Slawn, who created a special edition tribute to the Men’s FA Cup trophy. Each of the artist’s work centres on key moments in respective Cup histories, demonstrating how core values such as inclusivity, democracy, community, and respect come to life both on and off the pitch.

Our third gallery looks towards the future – and how creativity and modern culture have impacted the game. Through creative workshops and forward-looking visual experiences, visitors are invited to imagine the next chapter of Cup history where new voices, new stories and new possibilities continue to shape the nation’s most loved football competitions.

Moving between past, present and future, The Art of Possibility showcases the FA Cups as a platform of belief, ambition, and creativity. 

Admission is free, with booking recommended to guarantee entry. 

Please note: Gallery 3 will close at 12PM on May 10 for an Adobe Women’s FA Cup watch party. 

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Textile Art Redefined explores the innovation and creativity of contemporary fine art textiles. Showcasing work by 15 visionary artists, from the UK and across the globe, the exhibition both celebrates the vibrancy of textile art today and expands its very definition.

Curated by Helen Adams and inspired by her book Fine Art Textiles, the show brings its pages to life in the Gallery. In an increasingly digital world, creating by hand has taken on a new appreciation. Visitors are invited to see how century old techniques including embroidery, quilting, weaving, knitting and crochet are used in textile art today.

Featured artists:
Ian Berry
Caroline Burgess
Chiachio & Giannone
Signe Emdal
Kaffe Fassett
Anne von Freyburg
Sara Impey
Deniz Kurdak
Kenny Nguyen
Simone Pheulpin
Benjamin Shine
Jakkai Siributr
Jenni Dutton
Magda Sayeg

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BEERS London presents painter Andrew Moncrief and sculptor Sebastian Neeb in an exhibition exploring the deconstruction of meaning, materiality, and message. Both artists employ a wry sensibility to unsettle the conventions of their disciplines.

Moncrief approaches figuration from the inside out. His carnal, disembodied ‘figures’ verge on the comic, with echoes of Philip Guston, Francis Bacon, Cecily Brown, and Jenny Saville. Rather than presenting complete bodies, he leaves fragments, residue, and painterly clues: anti-portraits that feel provisional and open-ended. Viewers are invited to assemble meaning from what remains, as if granted access to raw material instead of a finished image.

Neeb likewise elevates detritus. His sculptural ‘portraits’ function as absurd totems, celebrating minor characters and cast-off forms. Both seductive and uneasy, his mobile statuettes resemble imaginary awards for offbeat figures: grotesque, tender, and faintly comic. 

Together, the artists subvert spectacle and higher art forms from within.  Balancing sincerity with irony, they challenge how art behaves in an image-saturated world. Humour becomes both method and invitation, a destabilising force that opens otherwise closed systems, welcoming viewers into the joke – even without the punchline. 

Presented by BEERS.

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Girls Who Devour brings together three interconnected bodies of work by London-based British-Malaysian-Chinese artist Caroline Wong – Cats and Girls, Hungry Women, and Picnics and Parties. Across pastel drawings and mixed-media paintings, Wong explores femininity, appetite, desire, and excess through scenes of convivial consumption and intimate female gathering.

The exhibition positions voracity as a feminist method. Wong’s women feast, drink, spill, and linger within feverish, highly saturated, sensorial environments, transforming acts of eating into gestures of female agency and pleasure. Appetite emerges as an aesthetic modality through which women reclaim bodily autonomy and resist historical expectations of restraint and delicacy, reversing their longstanding positioning as consumable objects.

Oscillating between exuberance and unease, these scenes evoke the complexities of desire and self-knowledge. Pleasure borders on loss of control, and indulgence becomes both liberating and vulnerable. Throughout the exhibition, Wong’s tactile mark-making mirrors the immediacy of eating and touching, producing images that are both visually striking and sensorially evocative. 

Adapted from text by Sophie Guo, curator and art historian at the Courtauld Institute of Art.