Art galleries are a key attraction for anyone visiting London. For example, you probably have heard of the world-famous Tate Modern, home to paintings such as the classic Ophelia by John Everret Millais. However, have you heard of the Saatchi Gallery? This gem of an establishment was opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985. This means that it has been running successfully for almost forty years!
The gallery is located on King’s Road, only a five-minute walk from Sloane Square Station, making it easy to commute to. Tucked behind a vibrant street food market, Saatchi Gallery is surrounded by greenery and clear skies. The building itself is a beautiful sight, with marble pillars marking the entrance that so many people are eager to walk through.
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting it, meaning that I was able to view an array of interesting exhibitions by perhaps lesser-known artists. For free, might I add, increasing the positives of a place like this.
I first walked into a room featuring large, colourful, woven sculptures. These were made by artist Samuel Nnorom, a Nigerian artist exploring culture through the use of textiles. Fun fact- he was awarded the M&C Saatchi Group Art for Change Prize in 2022!
Just after that, I entered the exhibition titled ‘The Walls Between Us’. This collection explored the idea of ‘home’ through the perspective of twelve selected artists. What was particularly fascinating about this was seeing the different styles that each artist used, and how they were so distinct but also so alike, showing how ‘home’ is a universal concept.
You will not regret paying it a visit!
