Saatchi Gallery…

Dani and I went to the Saatchi Gallery last week for the first time and I have to say we were mightily impressed… First off the space is lovely all white walled, light and glass reflecting everywhere. Secondly it’s free, I’ve a thing about galleries and museums charging to the public, these places and spaces should be for the masses not just for those who can afford it.

Currently showing is an exhibition called ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ which is a showcase of modern, contemporary artists from India, alot of which we didn’t really understand but was thought provoking, other work we were totally blown away by.

The highlight of the whole gallery for Dani and I though was in the basement by London based artist Richard Wilson… If you can imagine a room which has had it’s floor coated in thick black oil which is highly reflective so bounces back the refection of the ceiling to give this double height illusion. Then imagine a channel walkway cutting through that space in what appears to be mid air…?! As I said it blew us away, The photo doesn’t really do it justice so go see it while you can.

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