Friday 16th January 2026 I went to the Saatchi Gallery with my Dad, we travelled there on the Elizabeth line from Ilford to Paddington where I walked through to see the Paddington Bear statues and went to the shop, then took the circle line to Sloane Square.
At the Saatchi Gallery we saw two small exhibitions. The first PAPER CUT turns the gallery into a giant children’s art table, scattered with crayons, glue sticks, and bright, fragile creations. Among the mess are an abandoned popsicle-stick house, a life size diorama, macaroni paintings, and pipe-cleaner figures caught mid-gesture. Created by PRIEST, the installation reimagines childhood play as social archaeology, exposing the city’s hidden layers of class, chaos, and imitation. Beneath the colour lies London itself: the housing crisis, youth violence, influencer culture, and the weary humour of modern life.
The second exhibition we saw was The Artist of the Future Prize 2025 which launched its inaugural edition with an exhibition showcasing digital art by 10 artists from across the UK and Europe shortlisted for the prize.
Afterwards we had some lunch in Waterloo and before going home we passed the Paddington mural and Leake Street Graffiti tunnels. Below are some pictures from my day and my food of my Indian from Boxing Day, also if you like reading my blog please
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Oh thats looks great love the graffiti and your lovely meal xx
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Really cool art Nathan I bet you got some great ideas from the exhibition for you being a great artist yourself , I really liked the graffiti especially the giant Paddington painting I loved the look of your delicious curry as well yum yum , well done Nathan.
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Aw wow Nathan! What a great blog! Looks like you had a great time! Took lots of great photos! The food looks very yummy!
Can’t wait for the next blog! Xxxxxx
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What a fabulous blog Nathan, an incredibly interesting exhibition as well seeing your usual amazing landmarks. Thanks for sharing!
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Today was fun Nathan we did lots x
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Firstly I just want to say I absolutely LOVE seeing Paddington Bear, I expected nothing less from his number 1 fan!! Brilliant!! I also loved seeing the Pink Panther, I used to love him, I also loved seeing all the art work on the walls, they are also amazing, all of these wall arts are simply superb!! I love them all so thank you so so much for sharing your fantastic day out with your Dad XXX ❤️
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Great blog Nathan!!!
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All looks so interesting, love all the graffiti
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You always find the most amazing places to visit Nathan! You always leave people feeling where ever will he go next and we love it!! Xx
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Looks like you had a great day… love it I know someone who’d eat a giant popadum thanks for sharing x