How to Visit the Saatchi Gallery

The Saatchi Gallery is one of the newest and most influential art galleries in London. The Saatchi Gallery was founded in 1985 by Charles Saatchi and eventually grew to become one of the largest in the area.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Enjoy your Visit to the Saatchi Gallery

1. The Gallery has been known for launching the career of many United States and British artists and exhibits many lesser-known artists.
2. The Saatchi gallery covers over 40,000 square feet of space and takes several hours to enjoy fully.
3. Visit the traveling exhibits, many of which become known around the world for causing controversy. Past traveling exhibits included Chris Ofili's Holy Virgin Mary, depicting a black Mary surrounded by pornographic objects and elephant dung, and a series of adult-only works that featured blood, semen and controversial topics.
4. The Saatchi Gallery's official website offers you the chance to upload your own works of art, as well as a biography (see Resources below). Once you sign up (it's free), you can also access a chat room to communicate with budding artists from all corners of the world.
5. Win a place at the Gallery. If you're an artist, consider participating in the annual competitions organized by the gallery. You could be selected to receive a monetary award and an appearance on television.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit during the winter if at all possible. Summer months are very busy and crowded with tourists. If you do visit during the summer months, expect that it may take you hours to explore just one floor.
• Consider avoiding the traveling exhibits if you are visiting the Saatchi Gallery with children. Some of these exhibits may contain graphic, violent or sexual content that may not be appropriate for younger audiences. Don't avoid the gallery altogether if you have children, however. Many schools make visits to the gallery each year, as it provides an educational experience for both adults and children.
• Double check the address before traveling to the Saatchi Gallery as it has moved in the past and may move again.

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