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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.

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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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