Kelly Jones

Review of Saatchi Gallery

The Saatchi will never be everyone's cup of tea, b...

The Saatchi will never be everyone's cup of tea, but it will always sit proudly as my favourite gallery in London.

The art on display is extremely varied from one visit to another. Although you're bound to enjoy some visits more than others, every time you go you feel like you see something new and interesting. This is helped by the fact that you're able to get so close up to each piece, taking each and every paint splat, pixel, cm. You absolutely shouldn't lick the work but you could definitely get close enough to do so.

Speaking logistically, the gallery is in a pleasant area and is free to enter. The cloakroom is also free to use and the staff are more than happy to help. The gallery itself is small so you're able to get round in a good amount of time. It takes me around two hours but I faff and read and take bench breaks.

All in all, if you're looking to feel just that slight bit more cultured, for free, you could do worse.