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SANTA MONICA, CA (September 1, 2015) - Saatchi Art (saatchiart.com), the world’s leading online gallery for emerging art, today announced the appointment of Hayley Miner as Director of Art Advisory to the Trade.

An art advisor with extensive experience in interior design, Ms. Miner will develop the art advisory program’s specialized trade division, catering to the needs of interior designers and architects, whose art purchases are part of a growing international art market valued at $65 billion a year. With more than 15 years of experience in art advisory and interior design, Ms. Miner most recently ran an art consulting firm advising private and corporate clients on building art collections. Previously, she worked for celebrated White House decorator Michael S. Smith on numerous large-scale residential and hospitality projects.

“Hayley’s expertise combined with our unparalleled selection of original art allows us to deliver exactly what a designer needs quickly and without having to spend any of the client’s budget on art advisory services—which typically cost upwards of $250 an hour,” said Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator and Vice President of Art Advisory at Saatchi Art.

“From working one-on-one with the designer to understand the project brief, to sourcing and shipping artwork, Hayley and our team of curators make a trusted, one-stop solution for designers, offered completely free of charge.”

With its art advisory program, Saatchi Art streamlines the process of sourcing, buying, and shipping original art, saving individuals and interior designers the hours typically spent visiting multiple brick-and-mortar galleries and unraveling international shipping logistics. The on-demand advisory service leverages the expertise of curators, who carefully parse through the more than 500,000 original works of art for sale on saatchiart.com. Prospective buyers seeking guidance through the service receive artwork suggestions personalized to their tastes and budgets within 5 business days.

Designers around the world, including acclaimed interior designer Adam Hunter of Adam Hunter, Inc., regard Saatchi Art’s advisory service as an indispensable tool:

"I am a huge fan of Saatchi Art because they make the art selection process seamless and enriching,” Hunter said. “Art is essential in my life. It is literally the color—that magic pixie dust—that enhances my rooms. With their art advisory service, I am able to choose from a specially curated collection of artworks handpicked by my personal advisor based on my specific needs.”

In addition to providing guidance to designers with residential clients, the expanded trade division will extend its reach to serve those working with hospitality, healthcare, and corporate clients.

Both individuals and members of the design trade are welcome to use Saatchi Art’s free art advisory service. To consult with a curator who can help you find art to suit your style, space, and budget, visit saatchiart.com/artadvisory or call +1 888-622-9767.

Designers and members of the media are invited to schedule an appointment with Ms. Miner during any of the following design events she will be attending this fall:

• September 4–8: Maison et Objet design fair (Paris, France)
• September 17: West Elm pop-up event (Los Angeles, CA)
• September 29: ASID IP Expo (Los Angeles, CA)
• October 17–22: High Point Market fair (High Point, NC)

About Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art features the world’s largest selection of original art and helps people all over the world find art and artists they love. The site offers more than 500,000 original paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs by over 50,000 emerging artists from over 100 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com. Saatchi Online, Inc., which operates Saatchi Art, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Demand Media, Inc. (NYSE:DMD).

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For press requests or to schedule an appointment with Hayley Miner during any of her appearances, please email Nicole Garton at [email protected] or call +1 310/869-7797.

New York Exhibition to Run June 3–7, 2015

SANTA MONICA, CA (May 1, 2015) - Saatchi Art (saatchiart.com) today announced it will present Bradley Wood’s first solo show in New York in a pop-up space on the Lower East Side. This exhibition continues the online gallery’s series of solo shows in “real world” spaces, highlighting the work of exceptional emerging artists from all over the world who are part of Saatchi Art.

Curated by Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator at Saatchi Art, the exhibition, entitled “Domestic Fictions,” will present a new series of paintings which are as much about the “luscious butteriness of oil paint,” as Wood puts it, as they are rich narratives about an eclectic cast of characters.

Once described as “a slacker Vuillard,” Wood follows in the tradition of figurative interior painting, creating intimate settings inspired by his own paradoxical experience of being an artist living on the edge of an affluent New York suburb.

Based in New York and a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Wood has recently shown his work in New York, London, and Toronto. In 2014, he was selected for Saatchi Art’s ongoing Invest in Art series, which features outstanding emerging artists from around the world whose works suggest great promise and investment potential.

“We are really excited to be presenting Bradley Wood’s first solo in New York. I was immediately struck by his paintings when he joined Saatchi Art — the fluid brushstrokes, intriguing characters, and sexual tension, but above all his exuberant use of paint which is even more seductive when you see the works in the flesh,” said Wilson.

The exhibition will be open to the public from June 3rd to 7th, with an opening night on Thursday, June 4th and a late opening on Saturday, June 6th.

Operating hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm.

Bradley Wood: Domestic Fictions
Saatchi Art at Parasol Projects
2 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002
www.saatchiart.com/show/bradley-wood

About Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art features the world’s largest selection of original art and helps people all over the world find art and artists they love. The site offers more than 500,000 original paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs by over 50,000 emerging artists from over 100 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com. Saatchi Online, Inc., which operates Saatchi Art, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Demand Media, Inc. (NYSE:DMD).

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For high-resolution images of the artworks or to request an interview with Bradley Wood or Rebecca Wilson, please email Nicole Garton at [email protected] or call +1 310/869-7797.

WHAT:

Saatchi Art is making buying and selling original art even easier with its iPhone and iPad-optimized mobile app update. The app is a 19th Annual Webby Award nominee in the Mobile Site & Apps Lifestyle category and was also featured in the “Best New Apps” section on iTunes in the lifestyle category in January.

WHO:

Art lovers can now experience the cutting edge of the world’s emerging art scene in the palm of their hand and purchase original art with confidence, thanks to the app’s built-in features. Artists can now photograph, upload and manage their portfolios using the app, and be alerted to sales via push notifications.

WHEN:

The newly optimized app is available now.

WHERE:

The app can be downloaded from iTunes at http://apple.co/1GcXLAy

DETAILS:

Feature set allows users to:

• Browse an unparalleled selection of original art and filter by size, price, and medium
• Access app-only art collections, and get advanced viewing of collections
• Virtually “hang” art to scale on their own walls using the “View in a Room” feature
• Check out quickly using a credit card or Apple Pay
• Enjoy expertly-curated art collections in the Featured Art section
• Manage portfolio and sales via push notifications
• Connect with a community of artists and art lovers
• Buy art with confidence thanks to Saatchi Art’s 7-day money-back guarantee

About Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art features the world’s largest selection of original art and helps people all over the world find art and artists they love. The site offers more than 500,000 original paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs by over 50,000 emerging artists from over 100 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com. Saatchi Online, Inc., which operates Saatchi Art, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Demand Media, Inc. (NYSE:DMD).

Media Contact:
Nicole Garton, Saatchi Art
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +1 310.869.7797

Austin Exhibition to Run March 13-18, 2015

SANTA MONICA, CA (March 3, 2015) - Saatchi Art today announced it will be presenting a group show in Austin, Texas during the SXSW festival at the Wally Workman Gallery. The exhibition continues the online art gallery’s series of pop-up shows, and will be an opportunity to introduce Saatchi Art’s (www.saatchiart.com) innovative social market platform to the global tech and interactive communities gathered for the festival.

Curated by Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator and Director, Art Advisory at Saatchi Art, Western Reflections will showcase 9 local Austin artists: Christa Blackwell, Sarah Bishop, Tami Bone, Alex Diamond, Ysabel LeMay, Andrew Murray, Denise Prince, Mike Smoller, and Caroline Wright.

Western Reflections marks Saatchi Art’s first exhibition in Austin, Texas. Previously, Saatchi Art has presented group shows by local artists in London, Los Angeles, and Dublin.

The exhibition will be open to the public from Friday, March 13th to Tuesday, March 17th, and there will be an opening reception on Saturday, March 14th from 6pm-8pm CST.

Opening hours: 10am-5pm Friday to Tuesday

Wally Workman Gallery
1202 West 6th Street
Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 472-7428

All works in the exhibition are for sale and can purchased online at www.saatchiart.com/show/westernreflections

About Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art features the world’s largest selection of original art and helps people all over the world find art and artists they love. The site offers more than 500,000 original paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs by over 50,000 emerging artists from over 100 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com. Saatchi Online, Inc., which operates Saatchi Art, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Demand Media, Inc. (NYSE:DMD).

About Wally Workman Gallery

Established in 1980 and located in a 100-year-old historic house in Austin’s art district, the Wally Workman Gallery specializes in emerging and collected talent. The gallery has two stories of exhibition space where one can view the 58 artists currently represented, including the contemporary talents of Will Klemm, Joyce Howell, and Ian Shults as well as the figurative work of Tracey Harris and Fatima Ronquillo. For more information, please visit www.wallyworkmangallery.com.

Judge Ryan Mosley Names Golnaz Afraz Winner of Showdown: The Painted World from Pool of Nearly 5,000 Entries

SANTA MONICA, CA (February 6, 2015) - Saatchi Art today announced Golnaz Afraz as the winner of Showdown: The Painted World, the online art gallery’s competition that gives artists from around the world the chance to showcase their work and have it be judged by internationally acclaimed artists and curators. Presented in partnership with Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, this edition of Showdown (www.saatchiart.com/showdown) was themed “The Painted World” and attracted nearly 5,000 artists to submit paintings that respond to the world around them, making it one of the world’s largest juried art prizes.

Celebrated British artist Ryan Mosley served as judge for the final round of the competition, selecting Golnaz Afraz as the winner and Louise Giovanelli as the runner-up. Afraz and Giovanelli will receive cash prizes in the amounts of USD $1,000 and USD $500 respectively.

Mosley’s selections for the top ten finalists were revealed last night at a party to celebrate the shortlisted works Upstairs at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator and Director, Art Advisory at Saatchi Art, announced Mosley’s selections during the event, where the top thirty shortlisted works were digitally projected onto a giant display in the hotel’s rooftop bar. Widely celebrated for his painted worlds that fall somewhere between reality and fantasy, Mosley joined an illustrious line of previous judges that includes artists Peter Coffin, Dexter Dalwood, Barnaby Furnas, Chantal Joffe, Wangechi Mutu, Ged Quinn, and Matthias Weischer.

Praising the high standard of the entries, Wilson said:

“The caliber of the works we received for ‘The Painted World’ was extremely high, with such diversity in style and perspective from artists from all over the world. Having selected Golnaz Afraz for spotlight in our ‘Invest in Art’ series, I’m happy to see her continued success. Golnaz’s masterful use of color and distinctive compositional style set her work apart, and I think we can continue to expect many great things from her in the future. The tremendous talent showcased in the finalists is testament to the robust nature of painting today, which is very exciting.”

Saatchi Art is delighted to be partnering for the first time with Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, which opened in early 2014 in the historic United Artists building in Downtown Los Angeles.

In addition to the pop-up projection display Upstairs at Ace Hotel Downtown LA, the works of the ten finalists are available for viewing online at www.saatchiart.com/showdown.

The finalists include: WINNER: Golnaz Afraz (France), RUNNER-UP: Louise Giovanelli (United Kingdom), Basttuz (Brazil), Melissa Loop (United States), Armando Rabadán (Spain), Mike Carney (United States), Robert Bubel (Poland), Woojung Son (South Korea), Julien Spianti (France), and Nick Potter (United States).

For more information about Showdown or for high-resolution images, please contact Nicole Garton at [email protected].

About Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art features the world’s largest selection of original art and helps people all over the world find art and artists they love. The site offers more than 500,000 original paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs by over 50,000 emerging artists from over 100 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com. Saatchi Online, Inc., which operates Saatchi Art, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Demand Media, Inc. (NYSE:DMD).

About Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

Ace Hotel reinvents hospitality to make something fresh, energized and human. It embraces and reimagines classic buildings and interesting opportunities, creating a sense of history and place that pairs the pragmatic with the romantic. Its hotels are inspired by an affinity for the soulful and fueled by localized and handmade culture. For more information, please visit www.acehotel.com.

About Ryan Mosley

British artist Ryan Mosley creates painted worlds which fall somewhere between reality and fantasy. He is represented by Susanne Vielmetter Projects, Los Angeles; Tierney Gardarin, New York; Eigen + Art, Berlin; and Alison Jacques Gallery, London. His work has featured in significant group shows including Zero Hours, S1 Artspace, Sheffield (2013); Nightfall, Modem Museum, Hungary (2012); London Twelve: Contemporary British Art, City Gallery, Prague (2012); Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts, London (2012); Merging Bridges, Museum of Modern Art, Baku (2012); and Newspeak: British Art Now, Saatchi Gallery, London (2010). Mosley has an MA in Painting from the Royal College of Art, London. His work is part of the Arts Council Collection, UK; the Saatchi Collection, London, and Falckenberg Collection, Hamburg. He lives and works in London and Sheffield.

Acclaimed British Artist’s Selections to Be Revealed During Event at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

SANTA MONICA, CA (January 29, 2015) - Saatchi Art today announced British artist Ryan Mosley as the judge of Showdown, the online art gallery’s competition that gives artists from around the world the chance to showcase their work and have it be judged by internationally acclaimed artists and curators. Presented in partnership with Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, this edition of Showdown (www.saatchiart.com/showdown) is themed “The Painted World” and has attracted nearly 5,000 artists to submit paintings that respond to the world around them, making it one of the world’s largest juried art prizes.

Mosley will select 10 finalists, including the winner, from the 30 works shortlisted for the prize. His selections will be announced Thursday, February 5th at Ace Hotel Downtown L.A. during an event showcasing the shortlisted works, which will be digitally projected onto a giant display at the hotel’s rooftop bar.

Widely celebrated for his painted worlds that fall somewhere between reality and fantasy, Mosley joins an illustrious line of previous judges that includes artists Peter Coffin, Dexter Dalwood, Barnaby Furnas, Chantal Joffe, Wangechi Mutu, Ged Quinn, and Matthias Weischer.

Saatchi Art is delighted to be partnering for the first time with Ace Hotel Downtown L.A., which opened in early 2014 in the historic United Artists building in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.

Saatchi Art & Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles present
Showdown: The Painted World
Projection Party to Celebrate the Top 30 Shortlisted Works
Thursday, February 5
8:00pm – 1:30am
Upstairs at Ace Hotel Downtown LA
921 S. Broadway, Los Angeles
Free and open to the public, 21+

For more information about Showdown or to be added to the collector invite list, please contact Nicole Garton at [email protected] or visit: www.saatchiart.com/showdown.

About Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art features the world’s largest selection of original art and helps people all over the world find art and artists they love. The site offers more than 500,000 original paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs by over 50,000 emerging artists from over 100 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com. Saatchi Online, Inc., which operates Saatchi Art, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Demand Media, Inc. (NYSE:DMD).

About Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

Ace Hotel reinvents hospitality to make something fresh, energized and human. It embraces and reimagines classic buildings and interesting opportunities, creating a sense of history and place that pairs the pragmatic with the romantic. Its hotels are inspired by an affinity for the soulful and fueled by localized and handmade culture. For more information, please visit www.acehotel.com.

About Ryan Mosley

British artist Ryan Mosley creates painted worlds which fall somewhere between reality and fantasy. He is represented by Susanne Vielmetter Projects, Los Angeles; Tierney Gardarin, New York; Eigen + Art, Berlin; and Alison Jacques Gallery, London. His work has featured in significant group shows including Zero Hours, S1 Artspace, Sheffield (2013); Nightfall, Modem Museum, Hungary (2012); London Twelve: Contemporary British Art, City Gallery, Prague (2012); Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts, London (2012); Merging Bridges, Museum of Modern Art, Baku (2012); and Newspeak: British Art Now, Saatchi Gallery, London (2010). Mosley has an MA in Painting from the Royal College of Art, London. His work is part of the Arts Council Collection, UK; the Saatchi Collection, London, and Falckenberg Collection, Hamburg. He lives and works in London and Sheffield.

London Exhibition to Run March 4 – 21, 2015

SANTA MONICA, CA (January 22, 2014) - Saatchi Art (www.saatchiart.com) today announced it will be presenting Hormazd Narielwalla’s second solo show in London at the Georgian atelier of bespoke tailor Timothy Everest. This marks the debut of Saatchi Art’s new series of solo shows highlighting the work of exceptional emerging artists from all over the world who are part of Saatchi Art.

Narielwalla, winner of Saatchi Art’s Showdown Prize, (http://bit.ly/1ChA6eq) uses bespoke Savile Row tailoring patterns, and their antiquarian and contemporary trade counterparts, to create artworks exploring the body in abstract form. His practice began in the workrooms of the tailoring firm Dege & Skinner in London’s Savile Row, with an artist’s book, Dead Man’s Patterns (2008), which reflects on the bespoke suit patterns of deceased customers. Narielwalla has worked with patterns from many sources, including 1970s luxury lingerie, antique magazine inserts, uniforms from the British Raj, and a 1920s tailoring manual. Freed from the function of the original pattern sheets, Narielwalla’s artworks propose a new interpretation of tailoring patterns as abstracted drawings of the human form.

The venue for the exhibition couldn’t be more fitting – a Georgian house in which one of London’s most celebrated tailors transforms tailoring patterns into bespoke clothes for the likes of Gilbert & George and Tracey Emin.

“I’ve often said that tailoring is an art form,” says Timothy Everest, “and now Hormazd Narielwalla has demonstrated the literal truth of that statement, with a series of works based on discarded tailoring patterns from establishments such as ourselves. He layers colored acetates and tissue paper onto various sections of the original pattern to form a dynamic abstract composition – a sort of bespoke bricolage."

Narielwalla’s first solo show in London, Study on Anansi, was exhibited by Sir Paul Smith in 2009. In 2013 Saatchi Art announced Narielwalla as ‘One to Watch’ and in 2014 he won the Saatchi Art Showdown Prize. His work has been commissioned by the UK Crafts Council for the national touring exhibit Block Party (2011) and Collect 13 at the Saatchi Gallery (2013). He exhibits regularly in London, and has shown work in Melbourne, Stockholm and Athens as well as at Scope Art Fair in New York (2010) and the India Art Fair, New Delhi (2014). Other collaborations and associations include Centre of Possible Studies/Serpentine Gallery; Beams Tokyo; V&A Museum Shop; Artbelow; Jigsaw; Tiger of Sweden; Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill and CHART gallery. Narielwalla’s work is held in public and private collections worldwide, including the British Library; the National Art Library, INIVA; Fashion Institute of Technology, New York; and Parsons School of Art & Design, New York. Narielwalla holds a PhD from University of Arts, London, and is the author of a biography of Master Tailor Michael Skinner, The Savile Row Cutter (Benefactum, 2011). www.saatchiart.com/narielwalla

There will be an invitation-only private view on Tuesday 3 March. The exhibition will be open to the public from March 4 to 21.

Opening hours: 9am-6pm Monday through Friday and by appointment Saturday

Timothy Everest Bespoke Atelier
32 Elder Street
London E1 6BT
http://timothyeverest.co.uk

About Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art features the world’s largest selection of original art and helps people all over the world find art and artists they love. The site offers more than 500,000 original paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs by over 50,000 emerging artists from over 100 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com. Saatchi Online, Inc., which operates Saatchi Art, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Demand Media, Inc. (NYSE:DMD).

For images or to schedule an interview with Saatchi Art, please contact Danielle Gano at [email protected], or call 858.208.9227

About Timothy Everest

20 years Timothy Everest has presided over a tailoring business with clients ranging from government ministers to Hollywood luminaries and sporting heroes such as Tom Cruise and David Beckham, to the artists and City toilers who live and work on his doorstep in London’s East End. Everest was recognised by Her Majesty the Queen in 2010, when he was awarded the MBE for services to tailoring. Everest's bespoke atelier is in a lovingly restored 18th-century Georgian house in Spitalfields, once owned by Bloomsbury artist Mark Gertler.

Discover artists wherever you are and view their works virtually in your home or office before making a purchase

SANTA MONICA, CA (December 11, 2014) - Saatchi Art, the leading online art gallery, today announced a new mobile application that transforms the experience of buying art online by enabling users to virtually preview artwork on their walls before making a purchase.

“For art buyers, one of the hardest parts of making a purchase is imagining what a work will look like on your own wall,” said Scott Boecker, General Manager of Saatchi Art. “With the app’s View In A Room feature, we’ve eliminated that guesswork by allowing you to use your phone’s camera to view a specific work to scale on your wall in real time. If you like the work, you can snap a picture of it within the app and easily share it with family and friends.”

Highlights of Saatchi Art’s app:

• Browse thousands of artworks by medium, size and price point.
• View a work to scale on your wall.
• Share your View In A Room photo through email or social media.
• Discover and “follow” artists from our global community of 50,000 artists.
• Track trending artworks through Popular Favorites.
• See what Saatchi Art’s curators are excited about in Featured Art.
• Purchase with confidence with Saatchi Art's 7-day money back guarantee.

Saatchi Art’s app also allows artists to photograph, upload and manage their artwork online, and to connect with a global community of art lovers.

“Artists spend their days in studios rather than in front of computers but they always have their phones with them, so the artist features on the app will speed up the process for uploading their new works and help them to easily monitor their sales online,” said Rebecca Wilson, Saatchi Art’s Chief Curator and Director, Art Advisory.

The Saatchi Art app is free and available for download at www.saatchiart.com/mobile and is available in the iTunes app store under “Saatchi Art”. To download high-resolution images, visit: bit.ly/saatchi-art-app.

About Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art features the world’s largest selection of original art and helps people all over the world find art and artists they love. The site offers more than 500,000 original paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs by over 50,000 emerging artists from over 100 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com. Saatchi Online, Inc., which operates Saatchi Art, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Demand Media, Inc. (NYSE:DMD).

For images or to schedule an interview with Saatchi Art, please contact Danielle Gano at [email protected], or call 858.208.9227

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 15, 2014) - Saatchi Art, the world’s leading online art gallery, today announced Charles Richardson as the winner of this year’s New Sensations Prize, widely regarded as the most important annual prize for emerging artists in the U.K. The announcement coincides with the opening of the 2014 New Sensations exhibition, which features works by the 25 artists shortlisted for the prize now on view through 18 October at B1, Victoria House in Bloomsbury, London.

Launched in 2007 by Rebecca Wilson, chief curator of Saatchi Art (www.saatchiart.com), New Sensations supports the most imaginative and talented graduates from BA and MA courses across the U.K. and Republic of Ireland and presents their work to an international audience each year during Frieze Week. Chosen by a panel of judges, the New Sensations winner is awarded a cash prize to fund a studio for a year, generously supported by Absolut which returns for a third year as New Sensations partner.

The New Sensations panel of judges chose as their winner Charles Richardson, an MA graduate from UCL’s Slade School of Fine Art, for his film Rehearsal. This year’s judges are gallery founder and curator Ceri Hand, renowned artist Tom Hunter, arts writer Jessica Lack, Bloomberg New Contemporaries director Kirsty Ogg, and Saatchi Art chief curator Rebecca Wilson.

Of his win, Charles Richardson said, “It’s been such a great experience to show my film to a wider audience and to meet new people who have responded so positively to it. Winning this prize will really help me develop my new work and allow me to have peace of mind. I am very grateful and excited to have been given this opportunity.”

“Absolut is immensely proud of its on-going partnership with New Sensations, continuing our legacy in artistic collaboration,” said Adam Boita, Head of Marketing for Absolut. “The extremely high standard of work, exhibited by the 25 graduates, demonstrates how important it is to support young and emerging artists to give them a platform to showcase their work. We look forward to seeing these artists develop to become future starts of the art world.”

The New Sensations exhibition is recognized as must-see event during Frieze Week in London, offering collectors an unparalleled opportunity to see the most exciting emerging art from across the U.K. In addition to works by the 25 shortlisted artists, 3 new works commissioned by Absolut and made by Felicity Hammond, Emily Motto, and Jessica Ramm are also on view."

The New Sensations 2014 exhibition is currently on view through 18 October from 11.00am – 6:00pm at B1, Victoria House, Bloomsbury, London WC1, in a 22,000-square-foot venue exclusively represented by Location House.

Those unable to attend the show in London can discover some of the U.K.’s most promising emerging artists online at saatchiart.com/newsensations.

New Sensations 2014 Shortlisted Artists

*2014 New Sensations Winner

Partnership with ABSOLUT

Absolut returns for a third year as the key partner with Saatchi Art on New Sensations. Absolut has a strong heritage of partnering with the creative community. Since the first reinterpretation by Andy Warhol in the early 1980s, the brand has invited hundreds of artists and designers to create thousands of adaptations of the iconic Absolut bottle. This year at New Sensations, Absolut invites participating artists to join the long line of collaborators, by creating their own design and transforming the bottle.

About Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art features the world's largest selection of original art and helps people all over the world to find art and artists they love. The site offers over 400,000 original paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography by more than 40,000 emerging artists from 70 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com.

For high resolution images or to schedule an interview, please contact Danielle Gano at Elle Communications [email protected] or call +1 855.438.3553.

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 24, 2014) - Saatchi, the world's leading online art gallery, today announced the shortlist for this year's New Sensations Prize, widely regarded as the most important annual prize for emerging artists in the U.K. The 25 shortlisted artists will show their work in the New Sensations exhibition in London opening on October 13th.

Launched in 2007 by Rebecca Wilson, chief curator of Saatchi Art, New Sensations supports the most imaginative and talented graduates from BA and MA courses across the U.K. and Republic of Ireland and presents their work to an international audience each year during Frieze Week. The New Sensations 2014 winner, chosen by judges and announced in October, will be awarded a cash prize to fund a studio for a year.

This year’s judges are gallery founder and curator Ceri Hand, renowned artist Tom Hunter, arts writer Jessica Lack, Bloomberg New Contemporaries director Kirsty Ogg, and Saatchi Art chief curator Rebecca Wilson.

Absolut returns for a third year as the key partner with Saatchi Art on New Sensations. Absolut has chosen 3 artists from the shortlist of 25 to make a new work in response to the iconic Absolut bottle. The 3 artists are: Felicity Hammond, Emily Motto, and Jessica Ramm. Their new commissions exploring the theme of transformation will also be shown at the New Sensations exhibition.

In addition to the New Sensations exhibition on view during Frieze Week, all the entries will be exhibited on Saatchi Art (www.saatchiart.com). Those unable to attend the show in London can discover some of the UK's most promising emerging artists online at saatchiart.com/newsensations.

The New Sensations exhibition, held every October, is recognized as a not-to-miss art event during Frieze Week in London, offering collectors an unparalleled opportunity to see the most exciting emerging art from across the U.K. The New Sensations 2014 exhibition will take place at B1, Victoria House, Bloomsbury, London WC1, in a 22,000-square-foot venue exclusively represented by Location House. An online exhibition will also be available for viewing at saatchiart.com/newsensations.

New Sensations 2014 Shortlisted Artists

Partnership with ABSOLUT

Absolut returns for a third year as the key partner with Saatchi Art on New Sensations. Absolut has a strong heritage of partnering with the creative community. Since the first reinterpretation by Andy Warhol in the early 1980s, the brand has invited hundreds of artists and designers to create thousands of adaptations of the iconic Absolut bottle. This year at New Sensations, Absolut invites participating artists to join the long line of collaborators, by creating their own design and transforming the bottle.

About Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art features the world's largest selection of original art and helps people all over the world to find art and artists they love. The site offers over 400,000 original paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography by more than 45,000 emerging artists from 100 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com.

For images or to schedule an interview with Rebecca Wilson, please contact Erika Thomas at Elle Communications [email protected] or call +1 855.438.3553.

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 23, 2014) - Saatchi Art today announced this year's New Sensations Prize, widely regarded as the most important annual prize for emerging artists in the UK.

Launched in 2007 by Rebecca Wilson, chief curator of online art gallery Saatchi Art (www.saatchiart.com), New Sensations supports the most imaginative and talented young artists in the UK and presents their work to an international audience each year during Frieze Week.

For this 8th edition of the prize, art students graduating from BA and MA courses at UK and Republic of Ireland colleges and universities in 2014 will be nominated by Saatchi Art curators. The longlist of nominated artists will be announced in August 2014, and the shortlisted artists, chosen by a panel of judges, will be announced in September. The shortlisted artists will show their work in the New Sensations exhibition in October. The New Sensations 2014 winner, chosen by the judges, will be awarded a cash prize to fund a studio for a year.

Since the prize was launched 7 years ago, the judges for New Sensations have included key figures in the contemporary art world such as artists Rachel Whiteread, Antony Gormley, John Stezaker and Gary Hume; gallerists Sadie Coles, Maureen Paley and Alison Jacques; museum directors Kate Bush, head of the Barbican Art Galleries, London, and Ralph Rugoff, director of the Hayward Gallery, London; critics and broadcasters Tim Marlow, Louisa Buck and Matthew Collings; Tabitha Jackson, Commissioning Editor, Arts, Channel 4; and Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator, Saatchi Art. The judges for the 2014 New Sensations Prize will be announced in July 2014.

The New Sensations exhibition, held every October, is recognized as one of the unmissable art events of Frieze Week in London, offering collectors an unparalleled opportunity to see the finest emerging art from across the U.K. The New Sensations 2014 exhibition will take place at B1, Victoria House, Bloomsbury, London WC1, in a 22,000 square foot venue exclusively represented by Location House. An online exhibition will also be available for viewing at saatchiart.com/newsensations.

Partnership with ABSOLUT

Absolut returns for a 3rd year as the key partner with Saatchi Art on New Sensations. Absolut has a strong heritage of partnering with the creative community. Since the first reinterpretation by Andy Warhol in the early 1980s, the brand has invited hundreds of artists and designers to create thousands of adaptations of the iconic Absolut bottle. This year at New Sensations, Absolut invites participating artists to join the long line of collaborators, by creating their own design and transforming the bottle.

About Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art is the world's leading online art gallery, connecting people with art and artists they love. Saatchi Art offers an unparalleled selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography in a range of prices, and it provides artists from around the world with an expertly curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by making it easy, convenient and welcoming for both collectors and artists. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com.

For more information about New Sensations, please email Nicole Garton at [email protected] or call +1 310/869-7797.

LOS ANGELES, CA (June 17, 2014) - Saatchi Art today announced Hormazd Narielwalla as the winner of “The Body Electric” Showdown competition, its signature quarterly art prize. The prize, which attracted more than 4,000 entries in a period of just 14 days, is one of the most highly-submitted art prizes in the world.

Acclaimed artist Raffi Kalenderian, acting as judge for the final round of the competition, announced his selections for the top ten finalists, naming Hormazd Narielwalla as the winner and Maarten Van Den Bos as the runner-up. Narielwalla and Van Den Bos will receive cash prizes in the amounts of $1,000USD and $500USD respectively. Kalenderian selected his finalists from a shortlist of 30 artists determined by a jury led by Saatchi Art’s chief curator, Rebecca Wilson.

Praising the high standard of the entries, Kalenderian said:

“I loved the colors and composition of Hormazd Narielwalla's piece. The scale of the work also seemed perfect. When I read about his process of making collages and finding radical abstraction within antique tailoring patterns, sourced from a Parisian fashion magazine, I thought: ‘This is an artist after my own heart.’

“Maarten Van Den Bos' work struck me as wonderfully beguiling. The scale for this work seemed important, too. I wish I could see it in person. The line between figuration and abstraction is handled in a superior way. There is a psychic energy between the figures, and I dig it."

Launched in 2010 as an opportunity for art collectors to discover emerging artists from around the world, Showdown is a competition hosted by Saatchi Art for artists to showcase their work and have the chance for it to be judged by internationally celebrated artists and curators. Kalenderian, widely praised for his observational portraits within richly textured backgrounds, joins previous judges who have included Barnaby Furnas, Ged Quinn, Wangechi Mutu, Peter Coffin, Dexter Dalwood, Matthias Weischer, Chantal Joffe, and Jaime Gili.

The works of the 10 finalists are available for viewing online at www.saatchiart.com/showdown. The finalists include Hormazd Narielwalla (UK), Maarten Van Den Bos (UK), Anna Madia (France), Ronny Broeckx (Belgium), Wilfrid Moizan (Saint-Martin, French West Indies), Kirsten Strauss (USA), Julien Corcoran Porisse (France), Stephan Fowlkes (USA), Melinda Matyas (UK), and Kathryn Dunlevie (USA).

Saatchi Art is the world’s leading online art gallery, connecting people with art and artists they love. Saatchi Art offers an unparalleled selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography in a range of prices, and it provides artists from around the world with an expertly curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by making it easy, convenient and welcoming for both collectors and artists. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com.

For more information about Showdown or to obtain high-resolution images of the artworks, please email Nicole Garton at [email protected] or call +1 310/869-7797.

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 29, 2014) - Saatchi Art, the world's leading online art gallery, today announced the appointment of Scott Boecker, a technology leader with extensive experience in online marketplace businesses, as the company's chief operating officer. Mr. Boecker will assume leadership over product, marketing, technology, and operations as Saatchi Art accelerates its growth as a marketplace connecting art buyers and artists from around the world.

Mr. Boecker has over 15 years of product development and executive leadership experience. Most recently, he was Chief Product Officer for the leading real estate company Move, Inc., a publicly-traded online real estate company and operator of Realtor.com. During his tenure, he built the company's central product organization, drove audience growth with award-winning mobile applications, turned declining revenues into double-digit growth through revitalization of SaaS product lines and new lead generation products, and oversaw several strategic acquisitions.

At Saatchi Art (www.saatchiart.com), Mr. Boecker will oversee operations at a business redefining the experience of buying and selling art, part of a global art market valued at $65 billion a year.

"I'm excited by the tremendous potential this company has to make a real impact in helping people discover great art and helping great artists get discovered,” he said. "Saatchi Art is using technology to transform the way people buy and sell art, making it easier and more accessible than ever."

"Along with 15 years of global marketplace business experience," he added, "I bring a passion for creating exceptional consumer experiences, supporting emerging artists, and building great teams."

"I couldn't be happier to have Scott join our team," said Sean Moriarty, CEO of Saatchi Art. "He has a wealth of relevant experience, cares deeply about what we are doing, and is a strong and capable leader."

Prior to Move, Mr. Boecker held senior product positions at Ticketmaster. As Vice President of European Product Development, he defined global strategy and requirements for both international expansion and creation of innovative mobile ticketing solutions. From 2001 to 2005, he was Senior Director of Product Management responsible for Ticketmaster.com. Mr. Boecker began his career in product management at eToys.com where he oversaw the integration of Babycenter.com and the launch of eToys.co.uk in London.

Saatchi Art is the world’s leading online art gallery, established in order to connect people with art and artists they love. It offers an unparalleled selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography in a wide range of prices, and provides artists worldwide with an expertly-curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Based in Los Angeles, Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art, making it welcoming and accessible for artists and collectors alike.

To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com.

To schedule an interview with Scott Boecker, please email Nicole Garton at [email protected] or call +1 310/869-7797.

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 18, 2014) - Saatchi Art today announced a new group exhibition, "Continental Shift: Emerging Artists From Saatchi Art," which will open at the Saatchi Gallery in London in April. This is the first show for Saatchi Art at the Saatchi Gallery, and is part of the online gallery's off-line approach to connecting art buyers and artists from around the world.

Curated by Rebecca Wilson, chief curator at Saatchi Art, "Continental Shift" will feature works by international artists, including several showcased in Saatchi Art's "One-to-Watch" and "Invest in Art" series which highlight emerging artists of particular note.

Among the artists are Winston Chmielinski (Germany/USA); Tahnee Lonsdale (UK), shortlisted for the 2012 Dazed and Confused Emerging Artist award; Mollie Douthit (Ireland), winner of the 2013 Hennessy Craig Award of 10,000 euros; Grażyna Smalej (Poland), recipient of the Minister of Culture Grand Prix for Painting in Poland; Guang-Yu Zhang (China), a finalist of the ArtGemini Prize; and Lou Ros (France), who has had sell-out shows in many cities around the world.

In addition to the global nature of the show, the exhibition signals an important moment for Saatchi Art and for Wilson, as they both transition from their London origins to their new bases in Los Angeles. Saatchi Art first began in 2006 as Saatchi Online and was run from the Saatchi Gallery in London. In 2011, it became a separate company and now operates from headquarters in Los Angeles with Sean Moriarty as CEO.

"Continental Shift" opens to the public April 2, 2014 and will run through April 22. The exhibition will be in the Edition and Print Gallery at the Saatchi Gallery. International collectors and art lovers who are unable to attend the show will be able to see an online version of "Continental Shift" at www.saatchiart.com.

Saatchi Art is the world's leading online art gallery, connecting people with art and artists they love. Saatchi Art offers an unparalleled selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography in a range of prices, and it provides artists from around the world with an expertly curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by making it easy, convenient and welcoming for both collectors and artists. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com.

For more information about "Continental Shift" or to schedule an interview with Rebecca Wilson, please email Nicole Garton at [email protected] or call +1 310/869-7797.

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 18, 2014) - Saatchi Art today announced a new group exhibition, "Continental Shift: Emerging Artists From Saatchi Art," which will open at the Saatchi Gallery in London in April. This is the first show for Saatchi Art at the Saatchi Gallery, and is part of the online gallery's off-line approach to connecting art buyers and artists from around the world.

Curated by Rebecca Wilson, chief curator at Saatchi Art, "Continental Shift" will feature works by international artists, including several showcased in Saatchi Art's "One-to-Watch" and "Invest in Art" series which highlight emerging artists of particular note.

Among the artists are Winston Chmielinski (Germany/USA); Tahnee Lonsdale (UK), shortlisted for the 2012 Dazed and Confused Emerging Artist award; Mollie Douthit (Ireland), winner of the 2013 Hennessy Craig Award of 10,000 euros; Grażyna Smalej (Poland), recipient of the Minister of Culture Grand Prix for Painting in Poland; Guang-Yu Zhang (China), a finalist of the ArtGemini Prize; and Lou Ros (France), who has had sell-out shows in many cities around the world.

In addition to the global nature of the show, the exhibition signals an important moment for Saatchi Art and for Wilson, as they both transition from their London origins to their new bases in Los Angeles. Saatchi Art first began in 2006 as Saatchi Online and was run from the Saatchi Gallery in London. In 2011, it became a separate company and now operates from headquarters in Los Angeles with Sean Moriarty as CEO.

"Continental Shift" opens to the public April 2, 2014 and will run through April 22. The exhibition will be in the Edition and Print Gallery at the Saatchi Gallery. International collectors and art lovers who are unable to attend the show will be able to see an online version of "Continental Shift" at www.saatchiart.com.

Saatchi Art is the world's leading online art gallery, connecting people with art and artists they love. Saatchi Art offers an unparalleled selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography in a range of prices, and it provides artists from around the world with an expertly curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by making it easy, convenient and welcoming for both collectors and artists. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com.

For more information about "Continental Shift" or to schedule an interview with Rebecca Wilson, please email Nicole Garton at [email protected] or call +1 310/869-7797.

New Exhibition - 'Spring Fever: Emerging Artists from Saatchi Art'

LONDON (March 13, 2014) - On 27 March 2014, Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill launches 'Spring Fever,' a vibrant new exhibition of emerging artists from Saatchi Art, which will be unveiled alongside the newly designed Saatchi Suite in collaboration with Republic of Fritz Hansen.

The exhibition further cements Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill's ongoing support for up-and-coming artists, and encourages guests and visitors to interact with art in new ways, outside of the usual environment of a gallery or museum. All the works in the exhibition are available for purchase.

‘Spring Fever’ comprises a selection of works from Saatchi Art -- the online art gallery launched by the Saatchi Gallery to connect emerging artists and art buyers all over the world -- on display throughout the hotel's lobby, reception and restaurant areas. Featured artists include rising talents such as Gabriella Boyd, who has exhibited at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition and at the Beijing Biennale; Tahnee Lonsdale, shortlisted for the 2012 Dazed and Confused Emerging Artist award for '100 Painters of Tomorrow'; and Timothy Hon Hung Lee, whose second solo show in March 2014 at Cock n Bull Gallery in London has been sponsored by Hix Restaurants and Bonhams.

The exhibition comes hand in hand with the unveiling of a brand-new interpretation of the Saatchi Suite - an exciting, contemporary art experience unlike any other in London. It will house iconic furniture from Republic of Fritz Hansen including a highly sought-after four piece furniture collection by Danish designer, Poul Kjaerholm (1929-80) entitled 'PK 4 x 20', inspired by Piet Mondrian's 1935 painting, 'Composition C (No. III) with Red, Yellow and Blue'. Kjaerholm's designs are in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and other museum collections in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany.

Alongside the furniture of Kjaerholm will be works by emerging artists Hormazd Narielwalla and Tully Satre which explore texture through collage and painting. Narielwalla works with bespoke Saville Row tailoring patterns and won the only International Rector's Scholarship from the University of the Arts London. In 2009, Paul Smith presented Narielwalla's first solo show at his Mayfair gallery and since then, he has exhibited in London, Melbourne, Stockholm, Athens, New Delhi and New York. Satre has degrees from the Royal Academy of Arts, London, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; his post-modernist paintings layer oil paint and strips of canvas on canvas.

For art and design aficionados, or for those looking to enjoy an individual hotel experience, the Saatchi Suite is a must-stay in London.

The exhibition is open to the public from 09.00 on 27 March 2014, free of charge. A one-night stay in the Saatchi Suite at Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill starts from £960 (including VAT) on a B&B basis.

About Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is conveniently located in the heart of London's West End with views over the charming gardens of Portman Square. With 434 well-appointed guest rooms and suites and featuring 12 intimate and large meeting spaces, Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill offers a full range of services tailored to serve the needs of business and leisure travellers. Dining options include 'seasonal' dishes in The Montagu and award-winning Italian cuisine at Locanda Locatelli. Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill enables all guests, whether they are travelling to work, unwind or gather in celebration, to leave feeling productive and revitalised.

For more information, please visit www.london.churchill.hyatt.com. From the UK reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide can be made by calling 0845 888 1234 or logging onto www.hyatt.com.

About Saatchi Gallery
The Saatchi Gallery was founded in 1985 to provide a platform to bring contemporary art to as wide an audience as possible and make it accessible. Over the last three years the Saatchi Gallery has hosted 10 out of the top fifteen most visited exhibitions in London, according to The Art Newspaper's survey of international museum attendance, and is also ranked amongst the world's top three most liked museums on Facebook and Twitter by Museum Analytics. Entry to all exhibitions at the Saatchi Gallery is free. Continuing Saatchi's vision of promoting new, contemporary talent and connecting consumers with art and artists that they will love, Saatchi Art offers an unparalleled selection of works in a range of prices, and provides artists with an expertly curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. www.saatchigallery.com

About Saatchi Art
Saatchi Art is the world's leading online art gallery, connecting people with art and artists they love. Saatchi Art offers an unparalleled selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography in a range of prices, and it provides artists from around the world with an expertly curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by making it easy, convenient and welcoming for both collectors and artists. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com.

About Republic of Fritz Hansen^™
Founded in 1872 by Danish furniture cabinet maker Fritz Hansen, Republic of Fritz Hansen^™ is today recognized as one of the world's leading design and manufacturers of exclusive furniture. Known for their collaborations with some of the world's most influential architects and designers, such as Arne Jacobsen and Poul Kjærholm, it has resulted in an outstanding collection of exclusive furniture designs. www.fritzhansen.com

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LOS ANGELES, CA (March 5, 2014) - Saatchi Art, the world’s leading online art gallery, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Wilson as the company’s chief curator and director of artist development. Ms. Wilson will set the curatorial direction and oversee the art advisory program for the company as Saatchi Art seeks to accelerate its growth as a marketplace connecting art buyers and artists from around the world.

Ms. Wilson brings a keen eye for talent and a wealth of experience to her new post in Los Angeles. Most recently, she has served as a director at the Saatchi Gallery in London, where, during her seven-year tenure, she established New Sensations, an annual prize for UK art students that Wallpaper magazine has called “a career-propelling accolade,” and was instrumental in the launch of the gallery’s online presence.

Previously, Ms. Wilson spent fourteen years in book and art magazine publishing, working as editor of ArtReview, and before that as deputy editor of Modern Painters.

As chief curator at Saatchi Art (www.saatchiart.com), Ms. Wilson assumes leadership of a pivotal component of a company that is redefining the experience of buying and selling art, a global market valued at $65 billion a year. “We’re building a brand known globally for its unparalleled selection of high-quality original art at a range of prices. Expert curation is the cornerstone of creating a captivating online experience in which to discover art. It’s also the best way to attract the most talented emerging artists working today,” says Sean Moriarty, CEO of Saatchi Art.

Added Mr. Moriarty: “Rebecca’s deep affinity for emerging artists, her quick perception of talent, and her highly-developed sense of context make her an invaluable asset to Saatchi Art. Now that she’s here with us in L.A. we’re looking to strengthen our relationship with the burgeoning art capital in our midst as we work to become the world’s go-to resource for original art.”

The appointment of Ms. Wilson and her relocation to Los Angeles mark a key inflection point in the growth and evolution of the company.

“From London, I witnessed the development of Saatchi Art from nascent artist portal to a thriving global art gallery, and am extremely excited about the potential of the Internet to make contemporary art widely accessible to people all over the world who love art,” says Ms. Wilson. “In the past 6 months Saatchi Art has sold works by artists living in 100 countries to collectors in 80 countries, and I’m looking forward to helping many more artists show and sell their work to an international audience.”

Ms. Wilson is a native of London, England and earned a B.A. Hons and an M.A. from the University of Cambridge, UK, as well as an M.A. in Anglo-American Literary Relations (Distinction) from University College London. She currently resides in Venice Beach, Calif. with her husband, the writer Geoff Dyer.

About Saatchi Art
Saatchi Art is the world’s leading online art gallery, connecting people with art and artists they love. Saatchi Art offers an unparalleled selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography in a range of prices, and it provides artists from around the world with an expertly curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by making it easy, convenient and welcoming for both collectors and artists. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, please visit www.saatchiart.com.

News media contact:
Nicole Garton
[email protected]
+1 310.869.7797

10 Finalists Selected in Showdown Competition from Record-Breaking 6,440 Entries

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 23, 2014) - Saatchi Art, the world’s leading online art gallery, today announced the finalists in its “In Glorious Colour” Showdown competition, presented in partnership with the Saatchi Gallery and Winsor & Newton. The prize, which attracted a record-breaking 6,440 entries in an entry period of just 12 days, is the most highly-submitted art prize in the world.

Launched in 2010 as an opportunity for art collectors to discover emerging artists from around the world, Showdown is a competition hosted by Saatchi Art for artists to showcase their work and have the chance for it to be judged by internationally celebrated artists and curators. The artist Jaime Gili, widely acclaimed for his vividly coloured geometric works, joins previous judges who have included Barnaby Furnas, Ged Quinn, Wangechi Mutu, Peter Coffin, Dexter Dalwood, Matthias Weischer and Chantal Joffe.

Saatchi Art is delighted to again partner with Winsor & Newton, who have been making the finest art materials since the company was founded in 1832. The works of the 10 finalists will be shown in exhibition at Winsor & Newton's gallery, the Griffin Gallery, in London from 20 March - 18 April. There will be a private view on 19 March from 6.30 - 8.30pm during which Jaime Gili will announce the winner and runner-up. The winner and runner-up will receive Winsor & Newton art materials to the value of £1000 and £500 GBP, respectively.

A longlist of 300 artists was chosen by the Saatchi Art community and by curators from Saatchi Art. The 30 shortlisted artists were selected by Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator, Saatchi Art. The 10 finalists, chosen by Jaime Gili, Rebecca Pelly-Fry, Director, Griffin Gallery, and Nigel Hurst, CEO, Saatchi Gallery, are: Robert von Bangert (USA), Matt Coombs (USA), Arpad Forgo (Hungary), Jonathan Gabb (UK), Guy Matchoro (France), Cécile van Hanja (Netherlands), Dragomir Misina (UK), Alexandros Papathanasiou (Italy), Jessica Rimondi (Italy), and Vivien Zhang (UK).

For more information about Showdown and to view the finalists, please visit www.saatchiart.com/showdown.

News media contact:
Nicole Garton
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New Prize to Celebrate the Creative Potential of New Technology

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 5, 2014) - With the ubiquity of smartphones and rise in photo-sharing services, the world has recently exploded with photographers from all backgrounds who are embracing new technology to tell their stories in innovative ways.

Motion photography has emerged as a new trend, but until recently required special tools and know-how. Now, the unique technology of Google+ allows users to automatically animate a series of still photographs and turn them into motion photography.

In recognition of the exciting potential of this new technology, Saatchi Art, the Saatchi Gallery and Google+ today announce a new prize, the Motion Photography Prize, inviting photographers all over the world to participate in a celebration of this new creative art form.

The Motion Photography Prize will recognize works in six categories and will be judged by a panel of forward-thinkers, including film director Baz Luhrmann and artists Shezad Dawood and Cindy Sherman. Winners will have their works showcased on Saatchi Art, the world’s leading online art gallery for emerging artists, and in a special exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London which will open April 16th, with one overall winner being given the opportunity to go on the trip of a lifetime with a photographer or filmmaker of their choice.

The competition opens for submissions today - 5th February - and the first category is Landscape. A new category will be introduced week by week. All details can be found at www.saatchigallery.com/mpp.

“We are very excited to be embracing motion photography as a new art form and are looking forward to seeing how it redefines the creativity of artists and photographers all over the world, ” says Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator of Saatchi Art.

“We are thrilled to be collaborating with Google+ on an initiative that will provide a global platform for exciting new motion photography and highlight the potential of

“If a picture can tell a thousand words, motion photography can tell a whole story. We’re excited about enabling anybody with a smartphone to tell their story in a new creative way,” says Cristian Cussen, Head of Marketing at Google+ EMEA.

This initiative follows in the success of the Google Photography Prize, a collaboration with the Saatchi Gallery in 2012 to find the photography stars of the future, which received nearly 20,000 entries from 148 countries.

About Saatchi Art
Saatchi Art is the world’s leading online art gallery, connecting people with art and artists they love. Saatchi Art offers an unparalleled selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography in a range of prices, and it provides artists from around the world with an expertly curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Based in Los Angeles, Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by making it easy, convenient and welcoming for both collectors and artists. www.saatchiart.com

About the Saatchi Gallery
The Saatchi Gallery was founded in 1985 with the aim of bringing contemporary art to as wide an audience as possible and make it accessible by providing an innovative platform for emerging artists to show their work. Over the last four years the Saatchi Gallery has hosted ten out of the top 15 most visited exhibitions in London, according to The Art Newspaper’s survey of international museum attendance, and is also ranked amongst the world’s top three most liked museums on Facebook and Twitter by Museum Analytics. The Saatchi Gallery’s website has become a global meeting place for people interested in contemporary art. www.saatchigallery.com

About Google+
Google+ will be celebrating its third anniversary in June this year. There are currently 540 million users actively using the features of Google+ and 1.5 billion photos are uploaded to Google+ every week. It is currently the only platform on the web that is able to analyse uploaded photos, stabilize them and turn them into motion. www.plus.google.com

News media contact:
Nicole Garton
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+1 310.869.7797

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 10, 2013) - Saatchi Online, the world’s leading online art gallery, today announced the appointment of Sean Moriarty, a business leader with deep experience in both consumer and Internet markets, as the company’s chief executive officer. Mr. Moriarty will set the strategic direction and lead day-to-day operations for the company as Saatchi Online seeks to accelerate its growth as a marketplace connecting art buyers and artists from around the world.

Mr. Moriarty, 43, brings a wealth of applicable experience to his new post. Most recently, he has served as a business advisor, board member and investor in the technology, media and entertainment industries. In this role, he has worked closely with startups – including TuneIn.com, Eventbrite and Metacloud – that have gained widespread customer awareness and significant operating momentum in their markets.

Earlier, Mr. Moriarty spent nine years in top management roles at Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc., the market leader in ticket sales and distribution. He joined the company in 2000 as executive vice president of product and technology, was named chief operating officer four years later and was appointed president and CEO in 2007. From 2004 to 2008, Ticketmaster’s annual revenue nearly doubled to $1.4 billion. During his tenure, Mr. Moriarty led a complete revamping of Ticketmaster’s technology platform, expanded the company’s international presence from seven to 22 countries (including China) and steered an initial public offering of Ticketmaster shares as part of a spinout from parent IAC/InterActiveCorp.

At Saatchi Online (www.saatchionline.com), Mr. Moriarty assumes leadership of a business that is redefining the experience of buying and selling art, a global market valued at $65 billion a year. “Buying original artwork – particularly at traditional art galleries – is difficult and uncomfortable for many people,” he said. “Saatchi Online is opening up the art buying experience by offering the best and most accessible selection of artwork from around the world and by reducing the friction of the traditional art market.”

Added Mr. Moriarty: “Saatchi Online offers a showcase for emerging artists from all over the world to exhibit their work and sell directly to buyers. Our mission is to connect people with art and artists they love.”

Saatchi Online was launched by London’s renowned Saatchi Gallery with the aim of promoting contemporary art by emerging artists from across the globe. It became an e-commerce business in 2011. Saatchi Online presents original works of art in an expertly curated environment that welcomes, informs and guides buyers. It exhibits paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography in a variety of price ranges, shows work by more than 25,000 artists and has buyers in 80 countries.

The appointment of Mr. Moriarty marks a key inflection point in the growth and evolution of the company.

“Sean is uniquely qualified and exceptionally well suited to take Saatchi Online to the next level of growth and adoption,” said Roberto Bonanzinga, a partner at Balderton Capital, an early investor in the online art gallery. “Sean’s executive leadership skills, his business and technology acumen and his feel for contemporary culture are a powerful combination that will serve Saatchi Online exceedingly well.”

“Project A is proud to be an early investor in Saatchi Online and to have given the company operational support at an early stage in its growth,” said Uwe Horstmann, founding partner and managing director of Project A Ventures, a Berlin-based company builder. “We look forward to the next phase of Saatchi Online’s development under Sean. He is an inspiring leader who has built great teams at outstanding companies over many years.”

In addition to his board roles at TuneIn, Eventbrite and Metacloud, Mr. Moriarty is chairman of Los Angeles-based startup Triton Digital. He also serves on the board of the non-profit Pat Tillman Foundation. Mr. Moriarty is a native of western Massachusetts and earned a B.A. degree in English from the University of South Carolina. He resides in Pasadena, Calif. with his wife and two daughters.

About Saatchi Online
Saatchi Online is the world’s leading online art gallery, connecting people with art and artists they love. Saatchi Online offers an unparalleled selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography in a range of prices, and it provides artists from around the world with an expertly curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Saatchi Online is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by making it easy, convenient and welcoming for both collectors and artists. To discover the world of Saatchi Online, please visit www.saatchionline.com.

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New to-the-trade service offers access to expert advice and guidance from curators

LOS ANGELES, CA (June 20, 2013) - Saatchi Online (www.saatchionline.com), a global online marketplace featuring original art by emerging artists, officially debuts a new to-the-trade art advisory service, “Saatchi Online By Design,” at Dwell On Design in Los Angeles, June 21-23, 2013.

Helmed by Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator of Saatchi Online and Director of the Saatchi Gallery, “Saatchi Online By Design” offers exclusive curation services to interior designers, architects, and members of the trade looking to acquire works by emerging artists.

"’Saatchi Online By Design’ is part of the mission of Saatchi Online to make contemporary art more widely available and to help professionals acquire works for clients in an accessible environment," says Wilson. "Having an art advisor is usually very expensive and only something that people with significant budgets can afford. With this service, we are hoping to share our expertise and knowledge about emerging artists with interior designers, making the process of finding the right works cost-effective and efficient."

The “Saatchi Online By Design” team of advisors will work to specific briefs in order to recommend works across a range of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, installation, drawing, and limited editions. Our team of curators can also work with artists on specific commissions. Whether looking for a collection of works, one standout piece, or an investment piece, trade professionals are asked to visit saatchionline.com/bydesign to provide details related to budget, style, and preferences.

“Art advisory services as well as access to the world’s top curators is something that has long been reserved for the world’s top collectors” says Margo Spiritus, CEO of Saatchi Online. “Our goal is to democratize the art world, connecting talented emerging artists around the world directly to art lovers, skipping the formalities of the traditional gallery system. “Saatchi Online By Design“ takes it a step further, offering expert curatorial advice and art advisory services to the trade.”

Attendees of Dwell On Design are invited to preview ”Saatchi Online at Dwell on Design,” a collection of work handpicked by Rebecca Wilson available for purchase at Saatchi Online’s booth (#1300).

About Rebecca Wilson
Rebecca Wilson is Chief Curator of Saatchi Online and has been a Director of the Saatchi Gallery for the past 7 years. Prior to joining the Saatchi Gallery, Rebecca was editor of ArtReview magazine, and before that deputy editor of Modern Painters. She has over 10 years of experience working with emerging artists and curating exhibitions.

About Saatchi Online
Saatchi Online was established by the Saatchi Gallery in London, which over the last 25 years has been supporting emerging artists and helping to establish many of them as household names. Saatchi Online gives collectors the chance to discover new artists from around the world whose works are reasonably priced.

Trade: Saatchi Online by Design
www.saatchionline.com/bydesign

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Don’t miss out on this chance to discover & buy unique art from tomorrow’s rising stars! Available through December 31, 2012!

Los Angeles – October 24, 2012 (5:05am PST): Saatchi Online is offering a unique holiday collection titled 12XTwelve, which features 65 new works of art from its worldwide community of emerging artists. Rebecca Wilson, Director of the Saatchi Gallery London and Head of Artist Relations, Saatchi Online, has invited a select group of artists to create one-of-a-kind art exclusively for the 12XTwelve project.

Among the works for sale are original paintings, etchings, and drawings, as well as prints and photographs which are available in limited editions of just 12. Each work is the same size – 12 x 12 inches – and is priced from $100.

12XTwelve offers a broad range of affordable gift ideas for the holidays, intended to thrill seasoned and aspiring art collectors alike. Whether buying for someone else or adding to a collection of your own, don’t miss this opportunity to discover and buy original artwork, starting at just $100.

To view the artwork in Saatchi Art’s 12XTwelve holiday collection, please visit www.saatchiart.com/12XTwelve.

About Saatchi Art
Saatchi Art is a global platform for emerging artists. Saatchi Art’s mission is to help emerging artists find an international audience for their work, and to provide art lovers with a high-quality online gallery where they can discover new art.

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1,000 Emerging Artists Will Be Selected For Special Online Exhibit

Los Angeles (July 18, 2012) – Saatchi Online, a global platform for emerging artists, announces today the launch of 100 CURATORS 100 DAYS, a major initiative that recognizes 1,000 artists for their outstanding work. Beginning Wednesday, July 18, every day for 100 days Saatchi Online will reveal one curator’s selection of ten artists to be included in the largest exhibit of its kind. The curators have made their selections from over 60,000 artists that are currently exhibited on Saatchi Online. The entire list of curators for 100 CURATORS 100 DAYS can be viewed July 18 at www.saatchionline.com/100curators.

The 100 curators selected for the Saatchi Online project by Rebecca Wilson, Director of the Saatchi Gallery, London and Board Member of Saatchi Online, represent the world’s most prestigious museums and galleries. They include:

• Adam Budak, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington DC
• Peter MacGill, Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York City
• Lara Boubnova, Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Sofia
• Britt Salvesen, Head of the Wallis Annenberg Photography Department, LACMA, Los Angeles
• Alfredo Cramerotti, co-curator, Manifesta 8 European Biennial of contemporary art, 2010-11
• Carson Chan and Nadim Samman, co-curators of the Marrakech Biennale, 2012
• Cecilia Alemani, Donald R Mullen, Jr. Curator and Director of High Line Art, New York
• David Elliott, Artistic Director of the first Kyiv Biennial of Art, 2012
• Eric Shiner, Director and Milton Fine curator of art at The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh
• Tobia Bezzola, Kunsthaus Zurich
• Khaled Ramadan, Nordic Institute for Contemporary Art, Helsinki
• Marcella Beccaria, Castello di Rivoli Museum of Contemporary Art, Turin
• Daria de Beauvais, Palais de Tokyo, Paris
• Alessandro Vincentelli, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead
• Hendrik Folkerts, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
• John Zarobell, MoMA, San Francisco
• Tricia Van Eck, MCA, Chicago
• Catherine Hug, Kunsthalle Vienna

The stamp of approval from these curators provides a tremendous benefit to both artists and collectors. Artists who are selected will enjoy greater visibility and recognition, while first-time buyers as well as seasoned collectors will gain confidence in buying art online, by having experienced curators handpick and validate great emerging talent.

This is the inaugural exhibit under the helm of Saatchi Online’s new CEO, Margo Spiritus. “Our mission at Saatchi Online is to provide all artists with the tools, opportunity and support to have sustainable careers and to make a living selling their art. By providing a global platform visited by art lovers from over 190 countries each month, we are able to connect consumers and curators alike who would otherwise never have the opportunity to discover their work,” says Spiritus.

Saatchi Online was started by the Saatchi Gallery in London in 2006 in order to help artists without gallery representation to find an audience for their work. It is estimated that over 1 million artists across the globe aren’t represented by galleries. Saatchi Online provides these talented artists with a platform to showcase and sell their work in an environment with an excellent reputation for introducing outstanding artists.

For more information about Saatchi Online visit saatchionline.com and facebook.com/saatchionline.

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