Saatchi Gallery - (Near Kensington and Chelsea, South East)

5 /5 Daniela Rettore: The Saatchi Gallery is always a compelling destination in London, and our visit to see “THE LONG NOW” exhibition was no exception. Overall, it was a fascinating and thought-provoking experience, especially for those interested in contemporary art that explores time, technology, and humanity’s future. The exhibition begins with a first section that feels slightly weaker in comparison to what follows. While still interesting, the initial rooms did not fully convey the impact or depth suggested by the exhibition’s ambitious theme. However, this changes dramatically once you reach the second floor, where the exhibition truly comes into its own. The second part is deeply impressive, both in terms of creativity and scale. The artworks displayed there are bold, innovative, and often monumental. Many of the installations clearly required an enormous amount of planning, technical expertise, and time to be installed, and this effort is strongly felt by the visitor. The sense of immersion is powerful, and the works invite you to slow down, reflect, and engage with complex ideas about the long-term consequences of human actions. One piece that stood out in particular was the video work by Matt Collishaw, created using artificial intelligence. The artwork depicts marine creatures that have become genetically mutated as a result of ocean pollution. It is visually stunning, unsettling, and incredibly intelligent in its use of AI as both a tool and a conceptual element. The work manages to be poetic and disturbing at the same time, leaving a lasting impression and prompting serious reflection on environmental responsibility and the future of life on our planet. In conclusion, THE LONG NOW is an exhibition that grows stronger as it unfolds, rewarding visitors who take the time to fully explore it. Despite a slightly underwhelming start, the second half makes the visit more than worthwhile. I would highly recommend this exhibition to anyone visiting London, especially those interested in contemporary art, technology, and socially relevant themes.

5 /5 Jane M: Great contemporary art gallery, the Long Now exhibition was particularly imerssive. The space itself is impressive, although the ticket prices felt a little steep. Still worth a visit.

4 /5 Stefani W: We visited this gallery for the first time. Luckily it still had Christmas decoration. The gallery itself is not very big, but its quite spacious, clean, and well arranged lay out. We also enjoyed the various artworks. Will visit again

4 /5 Emma H: Visited the RPS International Photography Competition (free) and the Flowers exhibition (paid, pre booked slot). The photography on show was excellent, but leaned very heavily towards conceptual and people (just in case thats not your thing). It was very though provoking and well curated. Spread across two large and airy rooms. I would have liked to have seen more details on when/where/with what photos were shot though. Flowers exhibition was excellent. Spread over two floors, it looked at Flowers in contemporary art and craft. Photography, sculpture, textiles, paintings, installations, album and book covers and more. Beautiful and interesting. Lifts and wheelchairs available for disability access. Cooling AC units (but still warm). Minus one star for no cafe or drinks bar (hot and its summer!). They sold their cafe to someone else (outside the building) and its now waiter service, ridiculously expensive, and not family or disability friendly (and service was terrible...an apple juice, small and mostly ice was £6!!!)