Saatchi Gallery Presents 'The Raw & The Cooked' with 11 Artists Channeling Medieval Themes
From August 7 to September 11, 2026, the Saatchi Gallery in London will host an exhibition titled 'The Raw & The Cooked.' This event will feature the work of eleven contemporary artists who take cues from medieval traditions to address current societal challenges. Curated by Harry Jones London, the exhibition will take place in Gallery 3 on the Ground Floor and is free to the public. Among the featured artists are Emmanuel Awuni, Anna Brass, and Simon Callery, showcasing their craftsmanship in leather, metal, wood, painting, ceramics, and baking. This exhibition coincides with the Bayeux Tapestry's arrival at the British Museum in September 2026, highlighting a growing fascination with medieval art. Since moving to Duke of York's Headquarters in Chelsea in 1985, Saatchi Gallery has welcomed over 10 million visitors.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'The Raw & The Cooked' at Saatchi Gallery, London.
- Runs from 7 August to 11 September 2026.
- Features 11 contemporary artists: Emmanuel Awuni, Anna Brass, Simon Callery, Caitlin Hazell, James Lang, Timothy Hon Hung Lee, Harry Jones London, Jessica Luostarinen, Elle Perkins, Jakob Rowlinson, Eva Sajovic.
- Curated by Harry Jones London.
- Exhibition explores medieval themes of spiritual uncertainty and political upheaval.
- Artworks use handmade media: leatherwork, metalwork, woodwork, painting, ceramics, baking.
- Coincides with Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum in September 2026.
- Free admission, no booking required.
- Saatchi Gallery has over 10 million visitors since moving to Chelsea.
- Gallery founded in 1985, became a registered charity in 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Emmanuel Awuni
- Anna Brass
- Simon Callery
- Caitlin Hazell
- James Lang
- Timothy Hon Hung Lee
- Harry Jones London
- Jessica Luostarinen
- Elle Perkins
- Jakob Rowlinson
- Eva Sajovic
Institutions
- Saatchi Gallery
- British Museum
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Chelsea
- Duke of York's Headquarters