Saatchi Gallery | Contemporary Art

Saatchi Gallery was opened in 1985 by advertising guru Charles Saatchi, one half of Saatchi & Saatchi, as a place to exhibit his large art collection to the public. Previously in North London and then on the South Bank, the gallery has finally found its home in a spectacular 70,000 sq. ft exhibition space in Duke of York Square, Chelsea. The current gallery is an architectural masterpiece whose antiquity contrasts the cutting-edge art inside. The exhibitions focus on young artists and international artists, sometimes bringing less well-known artists firmly into the spotlights of the art world. In fact, Saatchi and his gallery were pivotal in shaping the early careers of Damian Hirst and Tracey Emin. As well as temporary exhibitions of innovative artwork, the gallery also hosts events, a book shop and a cafe. The gallery is ideal for those ready to be impressed by innovative and passionate pieces of art.