Exhibitionism: The Rolling Stones retrospective at Saatchi Gallery London
The Saatchi Gallery in London hosts 'Exhibitionism: The Rolling Stones', the first major exhibition dedicated to the band, running until September 4, 2016. Curated over nine rooms, the show features over 500 artifacts including stage costumes, musical instruments, and a faithful recreation of their first London flat at Edith Grove, Chelsea. Highlights include a 5-minute career video on 40 screens, a reproduction of Olympic Studios, and 3D projections of live concerts. The exhibition also displays works by Andy Warhol and Richard Hamilton, and documentaries by Robert Frank and Martin Scorsese. Critics note the high ticket price (£18-21) and the gallery's fragmented layout as drawbacks, but praise the immersive experience that traces the band's evolution from 1962 to their historic 2016 Cuba concert.
Key facts
- Exhibitionism: The Rolling Stones opened at Saatchi Gallery, London on April 5, 2016
- Over 500 artifacts displayed across nine rooms
- Includes recreation of Edith Grove apartment where band lived in 1962
- Features reproduction of Olympic Studios in Barnes, London
- Show includes stage costumes from 1960s to present
- 3D projections of live concerts are part of the exhibition
- Works by Andy Warhol and Richard Hamilton are included
- Ticket price ranges from £18 to £21 depending on the day
Entities
Artists
- Mick Jagger
- Keith Richards
- Brian Jones
- James Phelge
- Andy Warhol
- Richard Hamilton
- Robert Frank
- Martin Scorsese
Institutions
- Saatchi Gallery
- V&A Museum
- MAMbo Bologna
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Chelsea
- Edith Grove
- Olympic Studios
- Barnes
- Cuba
- Bologna
- Italy