BEYOND THE STREETS LAUNCHES A NEW EXHIBITION CELEBRATING STREET CULTURE
BEYOND THE STREETS is returning to Saatchi Gallery with an all-new exhibition opening this November, bringing together new, historic and previously unseen works by leading figures in international street culture.
The landmark exhibition traces six decades of the extraordinary influence of street culture on contemporary art, photography, fashion, music and activism. The story is told through innovators and legends from graffiti, street art, hip-hop, 2Tone and a wider ecosystem of people willing to challenge boundaries and take risks, reshaping the world around them.These movements may take different forms, but they share the same core impulse to create, disrupt, and be heard on their own terms.
Boom Box Kids, London, Martha Cooper, 1984. Image Credit: Saatchi Gallery.
BEYOND THE STREETS transforms Saatchi Gallery into an immersive journey through the history of street culture and its ongoing influence. Spanning more than ten rooms and bringing together over 100 international creators, the exhibition features paintings, sculptures, fashion, ephemera, large-scale installations, site-specific interventions, immersive environments, historic works, new commissions, rare archives, and interactive experiences. Together, these works – many of which have been created specifically for the show – create a multilayered portrait of street culture: one that can be explored, experienced, and felt rather than simply viewed.
This expansive exhibition features UK drum ‘n’ bass pioneer GOLDIE; internationally renowned artist KAWS; notorious s feminist artists the Guerrilla Girls; a tribute to one of the most stolen books in the world Subway Art; a spray paint infinity room; the artists behind the legendary icons of 2Tone - Beat Girl and Walt Jabsco; a short film from Pussy Riot founder Nadya Tolokonnikova; an animated puppet shop; and Damien Hirst.
BEYOND THE STREETS founder and lead curator Roger Gastman said: "In 2023 we had such a memorable experience with Saatchi Gallery collaborating on one of their most successful shows ever with over 150,000 visitors in three months. The opportunity to come back with a fresh show and to expand on the story was a must. This exhibition is not about nostalgia or spectacle; it is about respect and truth. It is alive. Continuously evolving, continuously rewritten, shaped by the culture it serves. I believe the work we present is as vital, needed and relevant as ever it ever was."
BEYOND THE STREETS is at Saatchi Gallery from 11 November 2026 – 5 May 2027.
Tickets are available now.
Exclusive merchandise, artist collaborations, collectables, a 500-page exhibition catalogue, and limited-edition prints will be available to purchase at Saatchi Store in person and online for the duration of the exhibition.