Gavin Turk – Art History & Rubbish
Saturday, September 19, 2026 2:00 pm
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Saatchi Gallery -
Approx. 1hr -
£15 -
Tickets Available
Gavin Turk traces the story of rubbish in art, from the point industrial society first produced ‘waste’ as a category, through Duchamp’s ready-mades and the moment artists began building with, rather than merely depicting discarded material. Along the way: Schwitters scavenging the street for his Merz collages, Arman’s Le Plein (Full Up), Manzoni selling his own waste as gold and the now famous stories of artworks mistaken for rubbish and swept away entirely. The talk closes in the present, where waste become both medium and emergency, asking what we choose to keep, and what that choice reveals about value itself.
This event is presented in association with Alison Jackson.
Speakers
Gavin Turk
Event Information
Ticket Information
£15.00
+ booking fee
Venue Address
Saatchi Gallery
Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Rd,
London
SW3 4RY
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Cadogan
Cadogan’s association with Chelsea began over 300 years ago. Since then, the Cadogan Estate has become one of London’s most characterful neighbourhoods, stretching north along Sloane Street, south through Sloane Square and along the King’s Road.
Cadogan is a family business, property manager, investor and developer. They are committed to investing in the long-term success of Chelsea, while safeguarding its future vibrancy.
Chelsea Arts Festival x Bags of Ethics x Quentin Jones Tote Bag - Limited Edition
A limited-edition tote designed by artist and filmmaker Quentin Jones, made exclusively for Chelsea Arts Festival 2026. With its punk-inspired energy and unmistakable Jones style, this is no ordinary tote - it’s a little piece of wearable art, designed to go everywhere with you and keep the spirit of the festival alive.
£1 goes to The Wings of Hope Children’s Charity
£1 goes to Create Arts, Chelsea Arts Festival’s official charity
Shipping: Collection only from Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ. To be collected during the Chelsea Arts Festival dates between 10am and 6pm 16th - 20th September.
