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Saatchi Gallery

Duke of York's HQ, King's Road, London SW3 4SQ, England
+44 (0) 207 811 3070
As featured in London on a budget
Ranked #62 of 821 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Fee: No
Description: Contemporary art from unknown designers and artists from all over the world
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Grays, Essex
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The interesting thing about this gallery is that it is more famous abroad than here- at least based upon web traffic. In my view it is better than the Hayward (which is paid for) and the Tate (which can be ugly and depressing). The seting of the art is also a factor. More

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Princeton, New Jersey
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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The Saatchi Gallery, a few hundred yards from Sloan Square Station on the Circle/District lines, typically devotes almost all of the gallery to a single special exhibition. As a private gallery/museum it is a little unusual in having free entry - but I guess that Saatchi doesn't need any more money! We go there most years when we are in... More

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Rochester, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Attend Collect sponsored by the British Craft Council. Third time and really enjoyed all the works presented by the numerous galleries: favorites were Culturual Connections, Joanna Bird and Yufuku. More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I was very impressed on my first visit to this gallery. In a pleasant setting that offers respite from the bustle of the Kings Rd, the gallery is a large, airy building with light and space perfect for displaying photography and modern art. Clearly laid-out, it's easy to navigate through the rooms even without a programme or guide. I particularly... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Contemporary art... best, good and not so, but interesting nevertheless. Wide selection and styles, plus a good bistro downstairs. More

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Altrincham, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

As an artist, it was a no brainer for husband to take me to London and the Saatchi Gallery for my birthday celebrations. This was my second visit to the Gallery and the constant changing exhibitions made it another amazing experience, even my husband who has only started to appreciate art after I turned professional enjoyed the visit. No longer... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I wasn't expecting anything in particular, and was astonished by how much I was enlightened, the building is a magnificent setting for these works, as most of them are vast, just take your time and take from them whatever you feel, worth the time! More

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London, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Great exhibition space, beautiful inside. Catch the old sump oil exhibition on the lower ground floor if you can - absolutely incredible. In a wonderful setting too. If there is an exhibition you want to see at this gallery, don't miss it. More

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London
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47 reviews 47 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

The installations and art is constantly changing, visit the website for details. I pop in at least once a month rarely visit all of the rooms on one day. There is always something of interest, the large windows and white walls give the impression the galleries are huge. Sometimes I just have to shrug and move on, other times the... More

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Singapore
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Heard a lot about this museum and decided to go. An easy relaxing walk through the museum takes about 2-4 hours in all. Went for the museum tour at 11.30AM and did enjoy myself very much in the world of contemporary arts. This museum is simply an art-room for aspiring artist to take form at the foundation. Recommend this to... More

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