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Liminal Gallery is delighted to present Entangled at Saatchi Gallery. This multidisciplinary exhibition features painting, drawing, ceramics and sculpture by nine contemporary artists, offering nuanced reflections on the human condition and our inextricable relationship with the natural world. 

Through their diverse practices, the artists explore the entanglements between humanity and the environment, addressing themes of interconnectedness, vulnerability, spirituality and coexistence. Their works challenge human exceptionalism, to confront the shared complexities of life and the delicate balance between human desires and ecological realities. 

Entangled examines the ways in which our lived experiences—shaped by culture, history, and emotion—intersect with the broader biosphere. By engaging with questions of responsibility, belonging, and the passage of time, the exhibition reveals the intricate ties that bind us to one another and to the ecosystems we inhabit.

Bringing together nine artists from Liminal Gallery’s roster—Henrietta Armstrong, Anna Blom, Zoe De Caluwé, Abigail Hampsey, Thomas Langley, Louise Frances Smith, Olivia Strange, Maud Whatley, and Mercedes Lucy—the exhibition transforms familiar narratives of nature and the human experience. Entangled highlights the fragile connections that sustain life on Earth.

About Liminal Gallery
Though the smallest bricks-and-mortar contemporary gallery in the UK, Liminal Gallery challenges the status quo, presenting the diverse and resonant voices of today’s artists from across the UK and Ireland. While historically women and minorities have been wildly underrepresented in the art world, we stand as proof that change is happening. Liminal Gallery’s permanent home at 34 Fort Hill, Margate, opened on 1st October 2022 after operating digitally and nomadically since its inception in April 2021. Our second exhibition space, The Cupboard, opened in March 2023 which provides local artists with a 3 month residency to showcase a solo exhibition in a playful and quirky space. Liminal Gallery Podcast was also launched in October 2022, used as a tool to widen access globally to their artists and their practice. 

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Saatchi Gallery presents Filthy Cute, a solo exhibition by Anne von Freyburg featuring large-scale works that reimagine textile as a medium within the tradition of painting, challenging traditional hierarchies between craft, decoration, and fine art.

Von Freyburg’s works, including two reinterpretations of Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s Progress of Love series, offer a critical reflection on the clichés of heterosexual romance and societal expectations of women. Through her vibrant, textile paintings, she explores the pressures women face, particularly the expectations of being ‘caretakers’ and ‘pleasers’, while championing self-empowerment, kindness, and the freedom to define one’s own identity.

The exhibition also features works from von Freyburg’s floral series, where she draws inspiration from the 17th-century Dutch Masters’ flower still lifes. These works address themes of what she calls “commodity fetishism” and aim to renew the significance of traditional floral paintings while celebrating the feminine.

Von Freyburg’s floral work also features in Saatchi Gallery’s current major exhibition, FLOWERS – FLORA IN CONTEMPORARY ART & CULTURE, where her use of textiles and bold materials highlights the sensual and visual pleasures of the feminine form and culture.

FLOWERS reopens for Summer from 30 May – 31 August. Book tickets here. 

Flowers have, throughout history, inspired artists, writers and creatives. FLOWERS – FLORA IN CONTEMPORARY ART & CULTURE seeks to reveal the myriad ways that flowers continue to be depicted by artists and their omnipresence within our contemporary culture. Occupying two floors and over nine major gallery spaces, this exhibition features large-scale installations, original art, photography, fashion, archival objects and graphic design exploring the ongoing influence of flowers on creativity and human expression.

Aside from studies of their inherent beauty and drama, flowers are also utilised as symbols, signifiers or metaphors for human emotions and impulses.  Flora lies at the heart of myths and stories that inform our cultural outlook and language. Recognised as unparalleled objects of beauty in nature, artists continue to evoke the power and beauty of flora to convey a multitude of messages and meanings. 

Over 500 unique artworks and objects are on display throughout the exhibition, divided into nine sections – from Roots, In Bloom, Flowers and Fashion, Science: Life & Death, to New Shoots – each exploring different creative themes and media. In Music, Film & Literature a wall of vinyl records displays floral themes on album covers over the past 50 years. Check out the accompanying Spotify playlist here!

One room is entirely devoted to a bespoke installation piece by Rebecca Louise Law, made up of over 100,000 dried flowers, while another is transformed into a digital projection space featuring interactive work of the pioneering French artist Miguel Chevalier.

Curatorially, sections of the exhibition involve collaborations with institutions and designers such as Marimekko. The project partner for a presentation of photographic works from Flora Imaginaria, curated by Danaé Panchaud and William Ewing, is the Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography (FEP).

Featured artists include:
Cristina Alcantara, Pedro Almodóvar, Nobuyoshi Araki, Nick Archer, Gillian Ayres, Jessica Backhaus, Mandy Barker, Brendan Barry, Susan Beech, Valérie Belin, Andy Bettles, Elizabeth Blackadder, John Blakemore, Jean Baptiste Bosschaert, Faye Bridgwater, Orlanda Broom, Buccellati, Olga Cafiero, Ann Carrington, Rob & Nick Carter, Miguel Chevalier, Christo, Philip Colbert, Lottie Cole, Stephanie Comilang, Sharon Core, Michael Craig-Martin, Reuben Dangoor, Lia Darjes, William Darrell, Tom de Houwer, Richard de Tscharner, Elspeth Diederix, Jim Dine, Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, Ron van Dongen, Xuebing Du, Elaine Duigenan, Pamela Ellis Hawkes, Ruud van Empel, Joanna Epstein, Mary Fedden, Robert Frank, Anne von Freyburg, Erwan Frotin, Adam Fuss, Matthieu Gafsou, Kate Gibb, Grace Gillespie, Sky Glabush, Daniel Gordon, Maro Gorky, Roberto Greco, Jo Grogan, Anna Halm Schudel, Joanna Ham, Rose Electra Harris, Dan Hays, George Henry, Realf Heygate, Damien Hirst, Aimée Hoving, Gary Hume, Florence Hutchings, Mila Ilingina, Yinka Ilori, Michelle Jung, Nadav Kander, Heath Kane, Sandra Kantanen, Alex Katz, Neil Kellerhouse, Rob Kesseler, Nick Knight, Kior Ko, Jan Sebastian Koch, Irene Küng, Yayoi Kusama, Wole Lagunju, Caroline Larsen, Rebecca Louise Law, David Lebe, Laura Letinsky, Kathrin Linkersdorff, Brigitte Lustenberger, Mari Mahr, Martin Maloney, Ann Mandelbaum, Tony Matelli, Margaret Mellis, Sophie Mess, Ally McIntyre, Anastasija Michailova, Andrew Millar, Banita Mistry, Carmen Mitrotta, Abelardo Morell, William Morris, Alphonse Mucha, Vik Muniz, Galina Munroe, Takashi Murakami, Winifred Nicholson, Jesse Pollock, Janet Pulcho, Stormy Pyeatte, Marc Quinn, Dan Rawlings, Marcel Rickli, Catriona Robertson, Almudena Romero, Paul Rousteau, Andrew Salgado, Frederick Sander, Viviane Sassen, Thirza Schaap, Schiaparelli, Helene Schmitz, Martin Schoeller, Megan Seiter, Amy Shelton, Ann Shelton, David Shrigley, Niki Simpson, Chieska Smith, Paul Anthony Smith, Leonard “Soldier” Iheagwam, Rudolf Steiner, Holly Stevenson, Florent Stosskopf, Daniel The Gardener, Rebecca Thomas, Mimei Thompson, Miriam Tölke, VOYDER, Robert Walker, Tim Walker, Tom Wesselmann, Vivienne Westwood, Jo Whaley, Jess Wilson, Emma Witter, Kasia Wozniak, Nadirah Zakariya, Christina Zimpel, Victoria Zschommler, Andrew Zuckerman

Curatorial project partners include:
Chelsea Physic Garden, Cinema Poster Gallery, The Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography (FEP), Marimekko, Mary Quant Limited, Sanderson Design Group including Morris & Co., William Morris Gallery

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This spring, join us for art after dark!

On selected Fridays, Saatchi Gallery LATES will offer workshops, guided classes and creative activations along with access to all two floors and nine major gallery spaces of FLOWERS – FLORA IN CONTEMPORARY ART & CULTURE; featuring large-scale installations, original art, photography, fashion, archival objects and graphic design. 

LATES tickets include:

  • Entry to FLOWERS – FLORA IN CONTEMPORARY ART & CULTURE
  • Entry to all current Ground Floor Shows
  • Bar open to 8:30pm
  • Drawing classes, workshops and creative activations, with basic materials and guidance from the Learning Team provided, plus special guests 

Upcoming dates and details below: 

2 May: Botanical Bodies
 
Floral Life Drawing
Posing live for us we will have performance artist, aerialist, dancer and writer, Naomi Wood; and model, artist and performer Tatiana Moressoni. They will be wearing beautiful costumes inspired by themes of plants and nature. The session will be mainly short poses of 5-15 minutes, with direction and support provided by the Saatchi Gallery Learning team. Open to all levels, and materials will be provided for those attending. 
 
Hands-On Henna Workshop
Artist and facilitator Maha Shami will explore the rich culture and beauty of henna or mehndi. This drop-in session will allow you to learn about the history of henna, discover traditional patterns inspired by nature, explore the textures and scents of henna, and practice designs before applying your own floral-inspired henna to your hands or those of your friends and family. Open to all ages and skill levels, this is a chance to get creative, connect with others, and leave with gorgeous henna hands! 
 
Bar

The bar is kindly supported by NEAT and generously stocked with The Pathfinder, Fever Tree, DEFRENTE and 40FT Brewery. 

Special Offer with Colbert
In partnership with this Saatchi Late, Colbert is offering a complimentary tipple after the event to those with a valid Saatchi Lates ticket. Ordered alongside any food dish, head down after 8.30pm to enjoy your glass of crémant (or non-alcoholic alternative). Located just a stone’s throw from the Saatchi Gallery, Colbert is an elegant all-day bistro in a neighbourhood setting, and a hub for French artistry and movie history alike. The perfect evening setting for winding down from an art-filled night, surrounded by creativity. 

Colbert is located at 50-52 Sloane Square, Chelsea, SW1W 8AX. 

We recommend booking your Lates tickets in advance to avoid disappointment! 

Join us for flower-themed art and activities suitable for children of all ages – including Easter card making, Sensory painting, and Printmaking. Led by Saatchi Gallery’s Learning Team. 

Register for a 30-minute slot below. Places at each workshop are limited – a parent/guardian registered can bring up to two children. You do not need a Flowers ticket to attend, however you can visit the exhibition on the same day by booking a ticket in advance here.

All sessions take place in the Learning Gallery on the Lower Ground, unless otherwise specified.

MONDAY 7 APRIL – EASTER CARD MAKING

Participants will explore using pen, ink and watercolour to create their own Easter Cards inspired by Ēostre, the Goddess of Spring in the style of the traditional art in the first room of Flowers. Click on a time-slot to register your place:

11am
11:30am
12pm
12:30pm
1pm 
1:30pm
2pm
2:30pm

THURSDAY 10 APRIL – SENSORY PAINTING WORKSHOP

Responding to senses such as smell, sound and touch through painting. In this workshop participants will move away from representation but engage in painting and drawing as a way to connect with their present surroundings. The session will culminate in a giant group collaborative painting on a giant roll of paper. Click on a time-slot to register your place:

11am
11:30am
12pm
12:30pm
1pm
1:30pm
2pm
2:30pm

MONDAY 14 APRIL – MARGARET MELLIS DRAWING

This session explores responding the process of Margaret Mellis and why it was significant to her practice. We will experiment with simple techniques like pastel and crayon drawing and how they can be used on accessible materials like envelopes. Click on a time-slot to register your place:

11am
11:30am
12pm
12:30pm
1pm – takes place in Gallery 1
1:30pm – takes place in Gallery 1
2pm – takes place in Gallery 1
2:30pm – takes place in Gallery 1

THURSDAY 17 APRIL – STYROFOAM PRINTMAKING

In this workshop, participants will be taught a simplified printmaking process similar to lino cutting to create beautiful floral prints inspired by Pop artists such as Andy Warhol. The nature of the process means that you will leave here with a plate that you can use to print your design over and over again. Your print could be used as an artwork or on a greeting card for Easter, a birthday or any other occasion! Click on a time-slot to register your place:

11am
11:30am
12pm
12:30pm
1pm
1:30pm
2pm
2:30pm

These workshops are free of charge. If you wish to support our charity, we would greatly appreciate a donation so we can continue to make art accessible to all. Click here or donate in person at the Gallery. 

About

Football, celebrity, fashion, music, design and art have never been more intertwined, filling our feeds, streaming services, runways, and red carpets. But long before social media brought these worlds together, one club was already leading the way.

Chelsea is more than just a football club – it’s a sporting and cultural pioneer. As one of the most successful clubs of the modern era, Chelsea hasn’t just made headlines for what happens on the pitch, but for the style, glamour, and influence it has brought beyond the game. Chelsea set the standard, shaping culture far beyond football in a way no other club had.

This Game Is What We Make It brings together artefacts, photography, art and design from 120 years of Chelsea’s past as the club celebrates its rich history since its inception in 1905, through culture, community and football.

The first gallery, The Vault, tells the story of Chelsea’s most pioneering football moments through ten iconic shirts from the club’s archive.

Our second, Made in Chelsea, celebrates the culture that’s shaped us. Music and memorabilia from reggae, punk, rude boy, rave and Britpop sit alongside fan photography from photojournalist and lifelong Chelsea fan John Ingledew.

Our third and fourth galleries look to the future of creativity and culture in the game. Chelsea Foundation is powering the next generation of underrepresented creatives by debuting original works of this year’s Blue Creator Fund winners. The five winners will display film, fashion, design, photography and rap storytelling to celebrate the cultures of the Chelsea community, alongside a showcase of Chelsea Foundation’s social impact programmes.

This Game Is What We Make It is one of many activities taking place over the coming months to reflect on the incredible history of the Blues. From the founding meeting at the Rising Sun pub which saw the inception of Chelsea Football & Athletic Club through to the present day, Chelsea FC has 120 years of inspiring history to share with our fans and community. 

About

POST//FUTURE is an exhibition that explores the consequences of unchecked progress in a fractured and fragile world.

This heterogenous collection features works that delve into the haunting potentialities of the future—visions shaped by the inability or unwillingness to address urgent issues in the now. Creating allusions to iconic works of speculative literature and film—such as George Orwell’s 1984, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale—this exhibition explores not just the future, but our present moment. 

The exhibition features a diverse range of media, from conceptual art and photography to installations and multimedia. Each piece invites viewers to contemplate the consequences of societal complacency and unaddressed change. The works showcase various interpretations of a fractured present, and a fragile future. The artists, using metaphor, allegory, and raw imagery, challenge us to reflect on our choices today, as these echoes of tomorrow may soon become reality.

Curated by Benjamin Murphy and Nick JS Thompson of Delphian Gallery, POST//FUTURE presents a thought-provoking dialogue about the fragility of our future. It underscores the urgency of action—whether in politics, technology, social justice, or environmental conservation—before we fall into a world shaped by the mistakes we refuse to acknowledge today. 

About

BLAST showcases new works by Dominic Beattie as the artist explores materiality in painting with a view to creating a new visual language inspired by 20th Century geometric abstraction.
 
Dominic Beattie is an abstract painter, sculptor and curator who lives and works in London and Spain. His work is based upon Modernist principles, specifically ideas of innovation and experimentation with abstraction, and an emphasis on materials, techniques and processes. Beattie’s current output is concerned with the development of unique patterns and an exploration into the materiality of painting.  Beattie has recently exhibited his work at Saatchi Gallery, The Royal Academy, JGM Gallery and Fold Gallery. In 2023 he won a prize in the Otero Baena painting competition in Bueu, Galicia and in 2015 he won the UK/Raine prize for painting. 
 
The exhibition runs until 12 May and will reopen on 23 May until 8 June. 

Narratives of Identity brings together the work of four recent art graduates: Qinyao Dai, Hsin Hwang, Shayla Marshall and Jahnvi Singh, whose art delves into the intricacies of identity, storytelling, and narrative. Each artist explores these themes through unique perspectives and media, weaving personal and collective experiences into compelling visual and conceptual forms.

Through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, these four artists invite us to examine how our personal narratives and histories can shape our understanding of the self and society. Their works reflect on the multifaceted nature of identity, highlighting the intersections of culture, memory, and belonging.

In this space, narratives unfold — some intimate and autobiographical, others expansive and universal — encouraging viewers to consider their own roles as storytellers and participants in the ongoing dialogue of identity. Together, these artists demonstrate the power of contemporary art in capturing the complex stories that define who we are and how our journeys continue to grow. 

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