Since 1988 British Art Fair has been the flagship fair for Modern and Contemporary British Art, representing celebrated artists including Bridget Riley, Francis Bacon, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney, Terry Frost, John Piper and many more, with fine and rare works released to the art market especially for the event.
Beyond the Gaze – Reclaiming the Landscape demonstrates the increasing interest in landscape painting within contemporary art. Historically, the genre was predominantly the domain of male painters. When women were present, they appeared as subjects within landscapes, often as workers, mythical figures, muses or nudes.
In contrast, this exhibition subverts the traditional tendencies of historical landscape painting and concentrates on contemporary women artists who work with full agency to define the worldview from their own perspective. From miniature to monumental painting, each artist approaches the subject distinctively, and in combination explores landscape as an arena for human endeavour; nature as memento mori; the imaginary; the ritualistic; and the archaic.
Featured artists include: Emma Bennett, Kiera Bennett, Kirsty Harris, Dannielle Hodson, Lisa Ivory, Melissa Kime, Joanna Whittle
Curated by Zavier Ellis
Zavier Ellis commented:
“I’m delighted to curate Beyond the Gaze – Reclaiming the Landscape at Saatchi Gallery in London. The gallery has always been at the forefront of progressive contemporary art and it’s exciting to present one of the most traditional genres with a new perspective.”
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The Simple Things is Bunt’s most brilliantly conceived exhibition to date. It focuses on life’s purest pleasures, including friendship, physical affection, gardening, fishing, and even the sweet sensation of being tucked up at home when it’s raining outside. Each of the show’s ten sections contains one large, virtuosic canvas depicting the inside of a house looking out through a window, and a group of smaller, related, pictures looking back.
Each painting has a poem on the reverse of the canvas.
Where Flowers Grow
Oil on canvas
40 x 48 inches
In a room with a view, it could be me or you
Together or maybe alone
Felling good, bad, happy or sad
Sitting in a room of one’s own
Life is much like a book, inside we must look
Each chapter leading us to the end
As the story is told, our journey unfolds
We meet lovers, villains, and friends
From day to day, we must listen and pray
Be grateful for each God-given breath
Read a line at a time as one day we will find
We only have one page left
That’s when the robin shall sing, the church bells will ring
Pull the sally on the end of the rope
And the gardener will know, as he weeds and he hoes
Where flowers grow there will always be hope
Maria Prymachenko grew up in Polissya, a picturesque region near Kyiv. With no formal artistic training, she took inspiration from nature. Regardless of floods or droughts, she continued to work amidst adversity, and was fortified by an inner light.
Maria Prymachenko spent almost her entire life in her native village, rarely venturing far away. But in her imagination, she created a universe that audiences can continue to explore and delight in today. Since the destruction by Russian forces of a local museum housing Prymachenko’s works, it has only been possible to see the artist’s paintings through exhibitions such as this.
During times of war, Prymachenko’s art became a source of strength for Ukrainians. It reminds them of their own power, their incredible past, and what the future could hold.
ABOUT THE PRYMACHENKO FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Prymachenko Family Foundation was established by the artist’s family and friends. It is focused on sharing the artwork, and the spirit, of Maria Prymachenko across the world. The Foundation conducts research into Maria Prymachenko and works to preserve her artwork, as well as providing copyright protection for the artist. The Foundation is currently working to create a catalogue raissoné. Currently, the main goal of the Foundation is to open the Maria Prymachenko Museum Complex in the artist’s native village in Bolotnya, Kyiv region. The complex will contain a museum, as well as providing a space for inspiration and creation for contemporary artists.
Natalia Gnatiuk, partner of the Prymachenko Family Foundation and co-curator: “We are working hard to create a museum complex on the premises of the house where Maria Prymachenko lived. It will include a museum section where her artworks and personal belongings will be exhibited, as well as a residency for contemporary artists. They will have the opportunity to stay there for a certain period, drawing inspiration from this atmosphere and embodying their own creative ideas. It will be a place of strength, capable of welcoming guests from around the world after Ukraine’s victory.”
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This landmark exhibition tracks the visual threads of humanity’s ever-changing, extraordinarily complex life across the globe, through the eyes of 150 of the world’s most accomplished photographers. Featuring many previously unseen images, Civilization acknowledges the diverse material and spiritual cultures that make up global societies today, spanning Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Americas. Exploring a wide range of subjects, from our great united achievements to our collective failings, Civilization: The Way We Live Now highlights the complexity and contradictions of contemporary civilization.
The exhibition is conceived as a journey through eight thematic chapters:
HIVE: where we live
ALONE TOGETHER: how we relate to one another
FLOW: how we move our bodies and goods
PERSUASION: the power of influence
ESCAPE: how we relax
CONTROL: maintaining order and discipline
RUPTURE: breakdown and disorder
NEXT: new worlds on the horizon
Curated by William A Ewing & Holly Roussell Perret-Gentil
Featured Photographers
Max Aguilera-Hellweg, Andreia Alves de Oliveira, Evan Baden, Murray Ballard, Olivo Barbieri, Mandy Barker, Lisa Barnard, Olaf Otto Becker, Valérie Belin, Daniel Berehulak, Mathieu Bernard-Reymond, Peter Bialobrzeski, Florian Böhm, Michele Borzoni, Priscilla Briggs, Paul Bulteel, Edward Burtynsky, Antony Cairns, Alejandro Cartagena, Philippe Chancel, Edmund Clark, Che Onejoon, Olivier Christinat, Lynne Cohen, Lois Conner, Raphaël Dallaporta, Siân Davey, Susan Derges, Gerco de Ruijter, Richard de Tscharner, Sergey Dolzhenko, Natan Dvir, Roger Eberhard, Mitch Epstein, Andrew Esiebo, Adam Ferguson, Vincent Fournier, Jermaine Francis, Andy Freeberg, Matthieu Gafsou, Andreas Gefeller, George Georgiou, Christoph Gielen, Ashley Gilbertson, Katy Grannan, Samuel Gratacap, Lauren Greenfield, Han Sungpil, Nick Hannes, Sean Hemmerle, Mishka Henner, South Ho Siu Nam, Candida Höfer, Dan Holdsworth, Hong Hao, Aimée Hoving, Pieter Hugo, Tiina Itkonen, Leila Jeffreys, Jo Choonman, Chris Jordan, Nadav Kander, KDK, Mike Kelley, Kim Taedong, Alfred Ko, Irene Kung, Benny Lam, Sonia Lenzi, Gjorgji Lichovski, Michael Light, Mauricio Lima, Sheng-Wen Lo, Pablo López Luz, Christian Lünig, Alex MacLean, David Maisel, Ann Mandelbaum, Edgar Martins, Jeffrey Milstein, Mintio, Richard Misrach, Andrew Moore, David Moore, Richard Mosse, Michael Najjar, Walter Niedermayr, Noh Suntag, Simon Norfolk, Trent Parke, Cara Phillips, Robert Polidori, Sergey Ponomarev, Cyril Porchet, Mark Power, Giles Price, Yan Wang Preston, Reiner Riedler, Simon Roberts, Andrew Rowat, Victoria Sambunaris, Sato Shintaro, Dona Schwartz, Paul Shambroom, Chen Shaoxiong, Nigel Shafran, Toshio Shibata, Corinne Silva, Niki Simpson, Alec Soth, Jem Southam, Henrik Spohler, Will Steacy, Thomas Struth, Larry Sultan, Shigeru Takato, Eric Thayer, Danila Tkachenko, Eason Tsang Ka Wai, Andreas Tschersich, Amalia Ulman, Brian Ulrich, Penelope Umbrico, Johanna Urschel, Carlo Valsecchi, Cássio Vasconcellos, Reginald Van de Velde, Massimo Vitali, Robert Walker, Dougie Wallace, Richard Wallbank, Wang Qingsong, Patrick Weidmann, Thomas Weinberger, Damon Winter, Michael Wolf, Paolo Woods and Gabriele Galimberti, Raimond Wouda, Xing Danwen, Ahmad Zamroni, Luca Zanier, Zhang Xiao, Robert Zhao Renhui, Francesco Zizola.
Exhibition Credits
The exhibition is curated by William A. Ewing and Holly Roussell, assisted by Justine Chapalay. William A. Ewing is an author, lecturer, and curator of photography, and former director of the Musée de l’Elysée in Lausanne. Over the years his exhibitions have been seen in London at the Serpentine, Whitechapel, and Barbican Galleries, the Photographer’s Gallery, the Welcome Institute and Somerset House. Holly Roussell is a curator and museologist specialising in photography and contemporary art from East Asia. Currently, she is curator for the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing. The project is directed by Todd Brandow, Executive Director, Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography, Minneapolis / Lausanne and Bartomeu Mari, Director, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, Korea.
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CIVILIZATION THE WAY WE LIVE NOW is a landmark exhibition that tracks the visual threads of humanity’s ever-changing, extraordinarily complex life across the globe, through the eyes of 150 of the world’s most accomplished photographers.
What is CIVILIZATION THE WAY WE LIVE NOW?
How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets can be purchased via the Saatchi Gallery website or in person at the ticket desk.
Do I need to book a ticket for my child?
All children over the age of 6 are required to hold a ticket to access the exhibition. Children under 6 do not require a ticket.
Are family tickets available?
Yes. A family ticket is £38, for 2 aduts and 2 children under the age of 18.
How long does it take to walk through the exhibition?
As the exhibition covers two floors of the Gallery we recommend at least 60 minutes, but visitors are welcome to explore for as long as they like!
How much does it cost for admission to CIVILIZATION THE WAY WE LIVE NOW?
Tickets are from £10. Concessions & Family tickets available. Members Go Free.
How long is the exhibition running for?
The exhibition is open until Sunday, 17 September, 2023.
What time is last entry to CIVILIZATION THE WAY WE LIVE NOW?
The final entry time is 4.30pm.
Will there be bag checks at Saatchi Gallery?
Bag checks will not be conducted prior to entering Saatchi Gallery. Large bags and suitcases must be stored in our cloakroom.
Can I store my bags while I view the exhibition?
Our cloakroom is available during opening hours to store any items during your visit. Saatchi Gallery Members have free use of the cloakroom.
Is CIVILIZATION THE WAY WE LIVE NOW suitable for children?
Yes, the exhibiton is full of interesting content for children to enjoy.
Are scooters or e-scooters permitted?
No scooters or e-scooters are permitted within Saatchi Gallery.
Pre-booking is strongly advised, but some tickets will be available for purchase at the Gallery each day.
Monday to Sunday
Saatchi Gallery Members: Free Entry. Booking not required. Click for details
General Admission: £16
Concession* £10
Family** £38
Children under 6 years Free entry when accompanied by an adult ticket holder
*Students & Seniors 65+ or children 6-16 yrs, with valid proof of concession or membership must be presented upon entry.
**2 adults & 2 children under the age of 18
Free Access for Carers
A carer accompanying a ticketholder with accessibility needs will be admitted free alongside the ticketholder. Both parties should enquire with staff upon arrival.
Monday – Sunday: 10am – 6pm
Last Entry: 5pm
No large bags or luggage, no electric scooters and no food or drink – except water in bottles are permitted.
This Summer, Saatchi Gallery will open its doors until 9pm so you can enjoy all ground floor programming plus access to our major exhibition Civilization: The Way We Live Now. Showcasing the visual threads of humanity’s ever-changing, extraordinarily complex life across the globe. Featuring over 350 works by 150 internationally renowned photographers.
At each event, we’re excited to offer free drop-in workshops inspired by our exhibition programming, ranging from life-drawing to ‘build your future’, as well as artist & curator live talks.
UPCOMING LATES
FRIDAY 11 August
How do you see your future?
Build your own future city with the Saatchi Gallery Learning Team
SAATCHI LATES x MOLESKINE FOUNDATION
FRIDAY 8 September
A Creativity Revival: On Consciousness, Communion and Joy
How do you restore a sense of wonder in a society devastated by decades of conflict?
How do you encourage self-expression where LGBTQ+ people are still marginalized?
How do you develop a vision to create a better future for your community?
The Moleskine Foundation believes the answer lies in supporting spaces where creativity and imagination can flourish. Join us in exploring the work of ‘Creativity Pioneers’ who continue to create in the face of immeasurable adversity, understanding that creativity creates consciousness, community and ultimately, joy.
This esteemed panel, moderated by Lwando Xaso – a writer, lawyer and Founder of Including Society – will feature:
We will discuss creativity in a post-conflict society, building community in fragmented regions through collaboration and inclusivity, and the role music can have in reclaiming a narrative.
Join the Saatchi Gallery learning team as they partner with Neon Naked Life Drawing Group.
This workshop will add extra colour & energy to your friday evening.
Saatchi Gallery members are invited to explore CIVILIZATION: The Way We Live Now until 9PM.
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