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There can be few people who have done as much for contemporary art in the UK as Charles Saatchi. Single headedly responsible for discovering a veritable host of young, aspiring British artists such as Sarah Lucas, Tracy Emin and Damien Hirst. Often criticized for his seemingly heavy handed approach to art collecting, and just as frequently acclaimed as a hero of the contemporary art scene in the UK. Regardless of his motives, and despite his critics, there can be no doubt that in many ways, Charles Saatchi put contemporary art on the map in the UK.

But the map is about to change, in the form of the new Saatchi Gallery, which will be opening its doors on October 9th. The Saatchi collection will be taking up residence in the Duke of York HQ, on Kings Road, close to Sloane Square in Chelsea. This astounding building with its 70,000 square feet of elegantly modern décor is sure to be a firm success. The Saatchi Gallery will also be available for hire for special events. The Gallery would be perfect for people who are organizing high profile events such as award ceremonies, conferences and symposiums. It will also make a charming backdrop for more social events like birthday parties, Christmas parties and team building sessions.

The Saatchi Gallery can house up to 1,500 people, although organizers of smaller functions such as board meetings, training workshops and sales meetings are able to book s single room, or a selection of rooms to fit their intended head count. Every room is tastefully decorated, and contains a selection of exhibits from the famous Saatchi collection. Exhibits are changed several times each year, meaning a repeat booking will likely see visitors experiencing something new each time.

The Duke of York HQ is an impressive building, which has been completely renovated for use as a Gallery, and contains other features such as a book shop, educational facilities and a café. This fresh new art attraction is sure to become one of the must see features of a visit to London by art aficionados.

The combination of Art Gallery and private function venue is an interesting combination, and is likely to be a huge success. As a venue for important and prestigious events like products launches and trade shows it will be one of the most exclusive venues available in this part of London. Certainly it is the newest and most stimulating venue to be made available in recent years, and is bound to meet with great success once open and ready for business. Who could imagine a more luxurious place to hold the annual meeting of your corporation, than in an international class Gallery, surrounded by one of the most notorious art collections in the world, which has been gathered together by the infamous figure of Charles Saatchi? An incredible combination and one which is bound to do well from the outset.

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