La Saatchi Gallery funge da piattaforma innovativa per l'arte contemporanea, promuovendo talenti emergenti e artisti internazionali il cui lavoro raramente compare nelle esposizioni del Regno Unito. Con la crescente consapevolezza e apprezzamento per l'arte contemporanea a livello globale, la galleria ha visto un aumento significativo del suo pubblico. Molti artisti scoperti qui sono inizialmente sconosciuti al pubblico e al mondo dell'arte commerciale, e la galleria agisce efficacemente come trampolino di lancio per le loro successive carriere internazionali.
This book highlights painting as a core form of artistic expression, exploring its significance amidst diverse artistic possibilities. It delves into the German tradition, focusing on key figures like Martin Kippenberger and Jorg Immendorff, as well as the innovative work from the Leipzig school.
UK/RAINE presents the work of 30 selected young artists who reveal shared concerns and challenges despite the very different socio-political and artistic environments in which they work. It is clear that the dynamic of the street has infused the Ukrainian artists' work. For the UK artists, it is pluralism and difference that sets the tone. With written contributions from Nigel Hurst, Oleksandr Soloviov and Nick Hackworth the works are presented in fi e categories: installation, new media (including video and photography), painting, sculpture and street art. UK/RAINE is an exciting refl ction of the contemporary art scene in both countries and a collaboration between Saatchi Gallery and the Firtash Foundation.