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The “Arrival” project will present the systematic work of “Crypto ZR” incorporating internet discussions regarding crypto art, attributed to the discussion on language, civilisation, and communication in the film “Arrival”.

Somewhere between the old and new world, Crypto ZR will take you to another place based on algorithms, crypto, virtual, digital, anonymous, and decentralised, referenced as the “portal to the metaverse”. The metaverse era rethinks the world of economy, concordance, environment, resources, ideology, computational propaganda, viruses, and human nature.

These are relevant to the various situations in which Crypto ZR is presented at work and through time. The “Arrival” Project, too, is time-based and uses technology and art to understand the power of human connection.

Artist: CryptoZR (Liu Jiaying)

CryptoZR (Liu Jiaying) previously served as Chief Product Designer of Global SNS in the international business department of Tencent. In 2016, she was accepted to the master’s degree program at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in China. During her studies, she focused on blockchain technology to explore artistic transformation, and the development of unique artistic languages. In 2017, Liu Jiaying established Singapore Foundation ProChain, and the Blockchain Foundation. In 2021, the Guardian Art Center hosted her major solo exhibition Crypto ZR: Cookie Cookie. Followed by CRYPTO ZR: COOKIE COOKIE 2.0 in Venice, 2022.

Curator: Li Zhenhua

Li Zhenhua works between Zurich, Berlin and Hong Kong, and has been active in contemporary art since 1996 with a focus on curation, art creation and project management. Li has been the Film Curator at Art Basel Hong Kong since 2014 and nominated for numerous prizes including the Prix Pictet in Switzerland. He won Curator of the Year from Art Power in 2014 as well as Curator of the Year from TANC Asia Prize in 2015. Prior to this, Zhenhua sat on the advisory board for ‘Digital Revolution’ at the Barbican Centre in London and has acted as a juror for the Korean Cultural Center’s Open Call 2021.

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Saatchi Gallery presents an immersive garden installation featuring works by British multimedia artist Catriona Robertson. Created utilising re-claimed urban materials and plant life, visitors are invited to explore the newly commissioned giant, worm-like sculptures, ‘Gigantic Pile’.

The garden, designed by Dave Green with the aim of conveying the importance of ecological growth without the interruption of human activity, encouraging visitors to engage with the garden and reconnect with nature.

Corrugated pathways allow visitors to be physically close to the sculptures and immerse themselves in the site specific garden.

Exploring the relationship between nature and man-made materials, this years garden hihghlights the resiliance of wilderness.

Catriona explains, ‘A ghost wilderness hovers in wait of reclaiming the human made landscape as weeds and entangled roots grow between the cracks of concrete foundations.’

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Explore three floors of literature and design history at the UK’s most prestigious rare book fair. Whether you’re a collector searching for a lost masterpiece, or a browsing bibliophile with an addiction to classics, over a hundred friendly booksellers will be waiting to share their unexpected treasures. If you love books and works on paper, Firsts London is the fair you can’t miss this spring.

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Join Fat Boy Slim in conversation with Dylan Jones OBE, journalist and author, for a special Beyond the Streets London Lates talk.

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From defiant train writers to powerful large-scale muralists, over 100 international artists will be featured in BEYOND THE STREETS LONDON, opening this February. The exhibition, supported by adidas Originals, will be the most comprehensive graffiti & street art exhibition to open in the UK, and is set to take over all three floors of London’s iconic Saatchi Gallery.

Following successful exhibitions in Los Angeles & New York, BEYOND THE STREETS LONDON will feature new works, large-scale installations, original ephemera and extraordinary fashion that capture the powerful impact of graffiti & street art across the world.

Curated by graffiti historian Roger Gastman, BEYOND THE STREETS LONDON will examine the fundamental human need for public self-expression, highlighting artists with roots in graffiti and street art whose work has evolved into highly disciplined studio practices, alongside important cultural figures inspired by this art scene.

Each of the exhibition’s chapters will explore exceptional moments in the history of this artistic movement; including the emergence of punk; the birth of hip-hop – marking its 50th anniversary in 2023; and street culture’s strong influence in fashion and film.

Featured Artists

10FOOT, AIKO, Alicia McCarthy, André Saraiva, BÄST, Beastie Boys, Beezer, Bert Krak, BLADE, BLONDIE, Bob Gruen, Brassaï, Broken Fingaz, C. R. Stecyk III, CES, Charlie Ahearn, Chaz Bojórquez, Chris FREEDOM Pape, Christopher Stead, Conor Harrington, CORNBREAD, Craig Costello, CRASH, DABSMYLA, Dash Snow, DAZE, DELTA, DONDI, Duncan Weston, Dr. REVOLT, Eric HAZE, Escif, Estevan Oriol, Fab 5 Freddy, FAILE, Felipe Pantone, FUME, FUTURA2000, Glen E. Friedman, GOLDIE, Gordon Matta-Clark, Gregory Rick, Guerrilla Girls, Gus Coral, Henry Chalfant, HuskMitNavn, IMON BOY, Jaimie D’Cruz, Jamie Reid, Janette Beckman, Jason REVOK, Jenny Holzer, Joe Conzo, John Ahearn & Rigoberto Torres, José Parlá, KATSU, KAWS, KC ORTIZ, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, KING MOB, LADY PINK, Lawrence Watson, Lisa Kahane, Malcolm McLaren, Maripol, Martin Jones, Martha Cooper, Maya Hayuk, Michael Holman, Michael Lawrence, Mister CARTOON, MODE 2, Ozzie Juarez, Pablo Allison, Pat Phillips, Paul Insect, POSE, PRIDE, PRIEST, Richard Colman, RISK, Robert 3D Del Naja, Roger Perry, Shepard Fairey, SHOE, Sophie Bramly, STASH, Stephen ESPO Powers, Stickymonger, SWOON, TAKI 183, Toby Mott, TOX, Tim Conlon, Timothy Curtis, Tish Murtha, Todd James, VHILS , ZEPHYR and more to be announced.

Headline Supporter: adidas Originals

Additional support provided by: Los Angeles Tourism and onefinestay

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Experience Beyond the Streets London after dark alongside an incredible evening of entertainment, including: Free Graffiti & Stencil Workshops I Live Performance Drawing Sessions I DJ sets I Special drinks offers.

FRIDAY 5 MAY
Coronation Workshop – ‘Crown Your Hero’
In partnership with WOM collective and Saatchi Gallery Learning
Life Drawing Workshop
Presented by Saatchi Gallery Learning
DJ Set by Euphonica

SAATCHI LATES MEMBERS ONLY TICKETS

Saatchi Gallery members are invited to explore Beyond the Streets London until 9.30PM.
Not a member? Become a member from £35/year for free entry & additional benefits.
A valid membership card must be shown on arrival and no exceptions.

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SAATCHI GALLERY ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL PARTICIPATION IN SINGAPORE ART WEEK 2023, WITH INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED BRITISH ARTIST PHILIP COLBERT

Saatchi Gallery will be the first and only UK gallery to participate in SAW 2023 along the iconic Marina Bay Sands waterfront, marking Philip Colbert’s first-ever exhibition in Singapore

From 6 – 15 January, Saatchi Gallery will present a first-of-its-kind pop-up installation at the 11th edition of Singapore Arts Week 2023 with internationally recognised British artist Philip Colbert. This must-see outdoor art installation will mark the first time Saatchi Gallery has participated in Singapore’s burgeoning art scene – the first and only UK gallery to do so. It also celebrates Philip Colbert’s first exhibition in Singapore, following widely successful exhibitions in neighbouring Asian countries.

The free-to-visit installation will include four sculpture commissions towering over 2 meters tall, and one over 3 metres. The stainless-steel painted sculptures will be on view along the iconic Marina Bay waterfront promenade as part of Singapore Art Week 2023.

Widely referred to as the ‘Godson of Andy Warhol’, Philip Colbert creates colourful cartoon-like sculptures as a representation of the artist’s own alter-ego. Colbert has created a global cult following for his cartoon lobster persona and his masterful hyper-pop history paintings. His work powerfully explores the patterns of contemporary digital culture and its relationship to a deeper art historical dialogue.

“This unique installation supports Saatchi Gallery’s charity mission to champion artist and render contemporary art accessible to all, bringing an incredible British artist like Philip, and his magnificent sculptures, into Singapore’s vibrant and exciting artistic landscape.” – Georgina Greenslade, Head of Communications & International Development at Saatchi Gallery.

“I’m very excited to be showing this series of sculptures in the iconic Marina Bay in Singapore, with the mix of water and the reflection of the cityscape there couldn’t be a better backdrop for the Lobster. Among the sculptures, there are a few works I’m showing for the first time. The Lobster Spam can & the Lobster painter. Singapore is a city I have been drawn to for a number of years and I am really happy to have collaborated with Saatchi gallery to bring this project to life. They have played an important part in my development as an artist and I’m excited to be collaborating with them again to realise this very ambitious sculptural project.” Philip Colbert, artist.

“As Principal Patron of The Saatchi Gallery we’re committed to making art, culture and creativity accessible to all. We’re therefore delighted and excited to see Philip Colbert’s sculptures here in Singapore, our key regional hub in Asia, and look forward to them being a key part of Singapore Art Week,” Richard Morewood Asia CEO, M&C Saatchi.

Singapore Art Week 2023 includes over 130 art events across the island and online, featuring new works and transnational collaborations including with Saatchi Gallery. In addition, virtual art experiences will enable audiences all over the world to access and discover the exciting art community in Singapore and beyond. The collaboration between Saatchi Gallery and Singapore Art Week supports Saatchi’s charitable mission to champion artists and render contemporary art accessible to all. Singapore’s signature visual arts season represents the unity and pride of a diverse and vibrant arts community. Its 11th edition will celebrate the practices of Singapore artists with an eclectic mix of online and physical visual arts programmes and experiences across the island.

Audiences all over the world can access and discover the exciting art in Singapore’s arts and cultural institutions and beyond, or engage in enriching discussions, talks, public art walks and tours. A catalyst of creativity, Singapore Art Week continues to be a spotlight, gathering and launchpad for the arts community in Singapore.