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London: “The Art of Chess” at Saatchi Gallery Through October 3rd

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

Tim Noble and Sue Webster – Deadalive (2012), Saatchi Gallery

Over the past several years, the artists’ studio, RS&A, has commissioned 16 recognized artists to create their own chess sets and boards, allowing them to explore and reconfigure the image of the classic game.  Including sets by Maurizio Cattelan, Tracey EminTom FriedmanDamien HirstBarbara KrugerYayoi Kusama and Paul McCarthy, the full collection is currently on view at Saatchi Gallery in London.


Yayaoi Kusama – Pumpkin Chess (2003), Saatchi Gallery

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