“Catharsis” is simple in its concept – everyone is invited to write or draw their thoughts, memories and/or emotions about the ongoing global Covid 19 pandemic. The participant is then encouraged to alter the shape of the paper to reflect their feelings. This is a cathartic exercise that is completely anonymous. Each piece of paper will unite with a mass of others. The paper will be dipped and fired in porcelain paper clay to represent the fragility of the times we live in.
Admission: Bob Marley ticket holders
On view: 21 October – 29 November Admission: Free. Appointment only.
This exhibition is the final location in a series of exhibitions that have taken place across Westminster Libraries.
Finishing here at the Saatchi Gallery, The Creative Collective was established by Westminster Council’s City Lions and Children’s Services, to share and celebrate the creativity of Westminster’s young people and showcase their artistic talent, enabling them to use their creativity as a tool for communication.
An exhibition of artwork by children and young people from schools and community groups, who joined us for free tours and workshops inspired by The New Black Vanguard exhibited at Saatchi Gallery.
In 2022 Trellick Tower turned 50 and as part of the celebration we invited Graffiti artists to create blackbook sketches inspired by the iconic tower and its architect, Ernő Goldfinger. This exhibition showcases some of those works and is a visual representation of the bond between Graffiti and Trellick Tower and the strength of feeling artists have for this London landmark.
On View: 20 – 24 February
We invited members of Open Age to create an artwork of any medium responding to the brief, Exploring Identities. Our Learning Department ran a series of workshops in Open Age centres and at the Saatchi Gallery to help older participants get inspired by the our most recent exhibition The New Black Vanguard and reflect on the idea of identity and on what that means to them.
Workshops included Poetry Writing; Fashion Magazine Cover Designing and Recreating Paintings.
On view: 1- 31 March
CHILD OF announces partnership with Saatchi Gallery Learning Programme to create charity project inspired by Beyond the Streets Exhibition
Through the power of art, Child Of and Saatchi Gallery Learning department will use real-life stories of addiction to inspire artworks illustrating the value of shared experience whilst being a solution to providing art opportunities and educational recourse for victims of addiction.
On view: 14 April – 9 May
Open to ticket holders of Beyond the Streets London
An exhibition of artwork by children and young people from schools and community groups, as well as members of the public, who joined us for free tours and workshops inspired by Beyond The Streets exhibition at Saatchi Gallery.
On view: 6 June – 29 June
Open to ticket holders of Civilization: The Way We Live Now only
The arts have a profound impact on mental health and quality of life. Therefore, this project celebrated and promoted the arts among the older generation of RBKC in collaboration with Age UK K&C, by hosting a series of 12 tours and workshops of our recent street art exhibition Beyond The Streets for them. The sessions were specifically aimed at those with dementia as studies have shown that art therapy activities even help boost cognitive function in various areas of the brain and enhance communication, brain function and social interaction in people with dementia.
Here are some quotes from some of the participants:
“The course was enjoyable, fun, exciting, entertaining, and I would recommend it. The teacher is friendly, approachable, and welcoming.”
“The best exhibition ever in the Saatchi Gallery.”
“Awesome, encouraging, inclusive, more please.”
On view: 3 – 31 July
Open to ticket holders of Civilization: The Way We Live Now only
Inside Stories is a series of short video diptychs co-created with prisoners at HMP Liverpool, HMP Styal, and Feltham Young Offender Institution. This project focuses on collaboratively and empathetically representing the lived experiences of prison learners.
On view: 1 – 31 August
Open to ticket holders of Civilization: The Way We Live Now only
The RENA Initiative exists to Recognise, Empower, & Nurture Artists. Founded by visual artist Mellezia, this social enterprise is committed to fostering visibility & amplifying the voices of underserved & marginalised communities.
The artworks featured in this exhibition were painted by participants of ‘The RENA Initiative presents: The WoWC (Women of White City)’ project, who range in age from nine to eighty-eight years old. By providing a safe space for connection & self-expression, this project empowers the intergenerational participants to make new friends, feel visible & valued, improve their mental well-being, & share their life stories through the medium of painting.
Through art, The RENA Initiative is creating a world where all people are valued, empowered, & connected. To learn more, visit www.therenainitiative.com
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