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FAQs: Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Boundless

As part of our Season of Sculpture, our co-headline winter exhibition Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Boundless takes a retrospective look at the career and achievements of artistic collaborators and life partners Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets can be purchased via the Saatchi Gallery website or in person at the ticket desk.

Can I upgrade my ticket on the day?
Yes, you can upgrade your ticket on the day by simply paying the difference, enabling you to see SEASON OF SCULPTURE AT SAATCHI GALLERY.

Do I need to book a ticket for my child?
All children aged 6 or older require a ticket to access the exhibition. Children under 6 do not require a ticket.

Are family tickets available?
Yes. A family ticket is £30, for 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 18.

How long does it take to walk through the exhibition?
As the exhibition covers one floor of the Gallery we recommend at least one hour, but visitors are welcome to explore for as long as they like!

How much does it cost for admission to Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Boundless?
General Admission £12. Concessions £8 and family tickets are £30. Saatchi Gallery Members Go Free. 

How long is the exhibition running for?
The exhibition is open until Monday 22 January 2024.

What time is the last entry to Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Boundless?

The final entry time for this exhibition is 5.30pm. To see SEASON OF SCULPTURE AT SAATCHI GALLERY last entry is 4pm.

Will there be bag checks at Saatchi Gallery?
Bag checks maybe 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. £1 for small bags, £2 for large bags and suitcases. Saatchi Gallery Members have free use of the cloakroom.

Is Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Boundless suitable for children?
Yes, the exhibition 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 advised, but some tickets will be available for purchase at the Gallery each day.

EXHIBITION ADMISSION

Monday to Sunday
Saatchi Gallery Members:         Free Entry. Booking not required. Click for details
General Admission:                   £12
Concession*                              £8
Family**                                     £30
Children under 6 years:            Free entry when accompanied by an adult ticket holder

*Students, Seniors 65+, or children 6-16 yrs. Valid proof of status must be presented upon entry if requested.
**2 adults & 2 children under the age of 18

Free Access for Careers
A career accompanying a ticketholder with accessibility needs will be admitted free alongside the ticketholder. Both parties should enquire with staff upon arrival.

GIFT AID 

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our visitors, members and sponsors to support our charitable mission.

Our tickets page will present you with the option to opt into the government’s Gift Aid scheme which enables us to claim an additional 25% on the full value of your ticket.

If you are a UK taxpayer, choosing Gift Aid means that for every £1 you pay, we can claim an additional 25p from HM Revenue and Customs. To support Saatchi Gallery in this way, please complete a Gift Aid declaration form before you complete your ticket order. 

EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS

Monday – Sunday:                           10am – 6pm
Last Entry for exhibition:                 5.30pm

INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

The following items are not permitted within the exhibition spaces- Large bags, luggage, scooters, food and drink (except water in bottles).

Pre-booking is advised, but some tickets will be available for purchase at the Gallery each day.

EXHIBITION ADMISSION

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. Valid proof of status must be presented upon entry if requested.
**2 adults & 2 children under the age of 18

Free Access for Careers
A career accompanying a ticketholder with accessibility needs will be admitted free alongside the ticketholder. Both parties should enquire with staff upon arrival.

GIFT AID 

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our visitors, members and sponsors to support our charitable mission.

Our tickets page will present you with the option to opt into the government’s Gift Aid scheme which enables us to claim an additional 25% on the full value of your ticket.

If you are a UK taxpayer, choosing Gift Aid means that for every £1 you pay, we can claim an additional 25p from HM Revenue and Customs. To support Saatchi Gallery in this way, please complete a Gift Aid declaration form before you complete your ticket order. 

EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS

Monday – Sunday:                           10am – 6pm
Last Entry for exhibition:                 4.30pm

INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

The following items are not permitted within the exhibition spaces- Large bags, luggage, scooters, food and drink (except water in bottles).

ADMISSION

Saatchi Gallery Members:       Free Entry.
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. Valid proof of status must be presented upon entry if requested.
**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.

SAATCHI LATES MEMBERS ONLY BOOKING LINK 

Saatchi Gallery Members are invited to explore our Season of Sculpture, including co-headline exhibitions Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Boundless and If Not Now, When? until 9pm.

1 December – MEMBER RSVP LINK, BOOK HERE

19 January – MEMBER RSVP LINK, BOOK HERE

About

M&C Saatchi, in collaboration with Saatchi Gallery team up for second year to present international art initiative – the annual Art for Change Prize.

As part of a shared mission in making art, culture, and creativity accessible to everyone, this free-to-enter prize is a celebration of emerging artistic talent. It will highlight and stimulate dialogue around visual arts as a medium for positive global and social change and give exposure to emerging artists worldwide.

Key Dates

Overall winners announced: 21 November 2023
Exhibition Dates : 30 November 2023 – 7 January 2024

With the concept of Art for Change in mind, this year’s prize invited emerging artists from around the world to creatively respond to the theme of ‘Regeneration’.

M&C Saatchi and Saatchi Gallery are proud to announce the six regional winners:

• Americas Winner – Ingrid Weyland from Buenos Aires, Argentina for her work Topographies of Fragility XXXV and Topographies of Fragility XXXVI

• Asia Winner – Haining Wang from Beijing, China for her work Molt

• Australia Winner – Jen Valender from Melbourne, Australia for her work Sediment and Artist as Animal

• Europe Winner – Alina Zamanova from Kyiv, Ukraine for her work Our Children are Fighting too

• Middle East & Africa Winner – Chibuike Ifedilichukwu from Anambra, Nigeria for his work Equality State

• UK Winner – Natasha Bothelho Cook from London, England for her work The Garden of Dried Roses

The Prize

A total prize fund of £20,000 will be split between six regional winners, five to receive £2,000 each and one overall winner to receive £10,000.
All artists will exhibit their winning works in a dedicated exhibition at Saatchi Gallery in London, a recognised authority in contemporary art, where the overall winner will be announced on 21 November 2023

The Judges

Applications will be invited through an open call online and the prize is available to emerging artists based in the following M&C Saatchi key global regions UK, Europe, Americas, Asia, Australia, Middle East and Africa. A winner from each location will be decided by some of the best business and creative minds from M&C Saatchi Group globally and eminent guest judges. Judges include:

UK: Darren Bowles, Partner & Executive Creative Director at Re, Part of M&C Saatchi Group, Ronaldo Tavares, Executive Creative Director at M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, Sophie Morgan, TV Presenter, Writer & Disability Advocate

Europe: Klara Eide, Partner & Executive Strategy Director at M&C Saatchi Stockholm, Christian ‘Kidde’ Schuck, Managing Creative Director at M&C Saatchi Berlin, Michael Elmenbeck, Founder and Creative Director of CF HILL Art Space and Bon Magazine

Americas: Nicholos Rotondi, Executive Creative Director at M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment North America, Lucas Crigler, Creative Director at SS+K, Part of M&C Saatchi Group, , Mickey Smith, Conceptual Artist and Photographer

Middle East & Africa: Robert Grace, Founding Partner and Head of Strategy at M&C Saatchi Abel South Africa, Ryan Reed, Chief Creative Officer at M&C Saatchi UAE, Zeinab Alhashemi, Conceptual Artist, specialised in site specific art installation and public art, Artist Mentor and Founder of Athmad Projects

Asia: Ali Shabaz, Chief Creative Officer at M&C Saatchi Singapore, Dami Sidharta, Chief Creative Officer at M&C Saatchi Indonesia, Nadya Wang, Editor of Art & Market and Fashion & Market, Lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore

Australia: Emma Robbins, National Executive Creative Director, M&C Saatchi Australia, Patrick Guerrera, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Re, Part of M&C Saatchi Group, Claire Bridge, Artist Melbourne Now 2023, National Gallery of Victoria

About M&C Saatchi Group

M&C Saatchi Group is a creative company that connects specialist expertise, fuelled by data, technology and culture, to help clients navigate, create and lead meaningful change. The Group operates across five core divisions: Connected Creativity; Passion Marketing; Global & Social Issues; Brand, Experience & Innovation; and Performance Media. Headquartered in London, operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia. M&C Saatchi Group’s two principles, Diversity of Thought and Brutal Simplicity of Thought, guide how they build teams and solve problems.

It is listed as ‘M&C Saatchi PLC’ (LON:SAA) on the AIM stock exchange in London.7

About

BEERS London returns to Saatchi Gallery for Moving Parts, an exhibition that pairs the vibrant work of Canadian painter Kathryn MacNaughton with the playful sculptures of Serbian artist Misha Milovanovich, who are exhibiting together for the first time. The exhibition is envisioned to explore the means in which these two artists consider the figure in relation to a larger space, and how identity is shaped and understood through a cultural context and contemporary art.

Kathryn MacNaughton’s newest work is a departure for her, moving away from her more literal figurative ornamentation to tap into conscious and unconscious movement. Here, MacNaughton has almost completely abandoned the conventions of her previous work, and this new series of bold, colour-field paintings function almost like automatic writing, where the artist allows the gestural and intuitive to operate where, previously, she may have restricted herself through structure or form. The paintings are dynamic, emotive, and powerful – reminiscent of Katarina Grosse or Helen Frankenthaler. And, for MacNaughton, both a more immediate and emotive approach to image making.

Exhibiting for the first time with MacNaughton is Misha Milovanovich, who utilizes the conventions of ‘symphonic abstraction’ – similar to that of Kandinsky or Miró – to visualize how structure and spontaneity might coalesce into new, unique forms of expression. Her free-form, totemic sculptures are based on both primitive and Modernist aesthetics that question and challenge our understanding of control and chaos. Milovanovich’s sculptures for this particular exhibition are an exciting departure from her more typical and unexpected colour combinations seen in previous works. They can also be seen as an interpretation of her response to new cultural spaces, having moved to the UK from Serbia as a teenager. The artist’s playful, beguiling and off-kilter works respond to the organic forms as well as the gestural compositions found in MacNaughton’s work.

Together, these two artists ask us to question how movement responds to our sense of self; how we interpret colour, shape, and the relationship between paintings and sculptures as playful, emotionally charged, or even spiritual.

About

BEERS London is honored to present Tomorrow I’ll be Perfect, the first solo by Canadian-British artist Andrew Salgado at Saatchi Gallery, opening on 16 November through to 7 January. Public admission to the exhibition on the Ground Floor of the Gallery will be free.

Salgado’s paintings have evolved greatly in style since the large-scale, painterly portraits he began painting over a decade ago. Today, his subjects are depicted in fantastical, often ominous tableaux, where the artist embraces a sort of ‘visual excess’ that unfolds upon the painted surface, giving way to a harmonious cacophony like some chaotically orchestrated puzzle. The works are heavily based on his love of literature and visitors can anticipate seeing Salgado, as ever, evolving his practice of pushing the boundaries of contemporary figurative painting. 

He states: “Tomorrow I’ll be Perfect is about that aspiration to find betterment. As artists – as people – I think we constantly eke toward our truest expression. Our best selves. To me, this course seems parabolic. We get close, sure, but do we ever really touch? My entry to this ‘body of work’ is, sort of, a play on that idea: there seem to be a lot of disembodied heads, and figures desperately trying on new identities to see which fits best. Sometimes I feel like life is a bit like that…”

About

Ahead of the NHS’ 75th anniversary on 5th July, a new exhibition from Rankin and NHS Charities Together celebrates the vital role charities have played throughout health service history, and how their contribution has helped make the NHS what it is today.

The series features new portraits, photographed by Rankin, of NHS staff, patients, volunteers and high-profile supporters from across the UK – each with a powerful personal story of how NHS charities have influenced their life.