Saatchi Gallery – Flowers – Flora in Contemporary Art & Culture

Spring comes early to London’s world-renowned Saatchi Gallery when the exhibition Flowers – Flora in Contemporary Art & Culture opens on 12 February 2025 and closes on 5 May 2025 and will be supported by Cazenove Capital and Buccellati. Occupying two floors and over nine major gallery spaces, the exhibition will feature large-scale installations, original art, photography, fashion, archival objects and graphic design exploring the on-going influence of flowers on creativity and human expression.

Flowers have, throughout history, inspired artists, writers and creatives. This exhibition seeks to reveal the myriad ways that flowers continue to be depicted by artists and their omnipresence within our contemporary culture. Aside from studies of their inherent beauty and drama, flowers are also utilised as symbols, signifiers or metaphors for human emotions and impulses.  Flora lies at the heart of myths and stories that inform our cultural outlook and language. Recognised as unparalleled objects of beauty in nature, artists continue to evoke the power and beauty of flora to convey a multitude of messages and meanings.

Mary-Anne Daly, Chief Executive of Cazenove Capital, Schroders’ UK Wealth Management business, commented:

“We are delighted to sponsor the upcoming exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, Flowers in Contemporary Art, as part of a joyful celebration of London’s vibrant role as a hub of creativity and excellence across so many fields, including fashion, music, medicine, enterprise, and professional services. The beauty and fragility of flowers have inspired countless individuals throughout history and continue to touch us all. We are pleased to present the botanical art pieces collected by the Schroder family over our 220-year history, and we hope every visitor leaves feeling as optimistic about the future as we do."