The Saatchi Gallery has announced a major new summer exhibition titled “The Sun and The Moon: Art Inspired by the Celestial”, opening to the public on 5 June 2026 and running until 8 September.
Supported by Cazenove Capital, the exhibition explores how the Sun and Moon have influenced art, culture, science, and human imagination across history and different cultures.
The exhibition will take over two floors of the gallery and include nine major exhibition spaces. Visitors will see a wide range of artworks including paintings, sculptures, fashion, photography, film, and immersive installations.
One of the main highlights is “Helios”, a large six-metre sculpture of the Sun created by British artist Luke Jerram. The installation uses real solar imagery from NASA and offers a detailed and safe way to experience the surface of the Sun.
Another key feature includes immersive digital works by the international art collective teamLab, known for creating interactive light-based installations.
The exhibition is designed as a 24-hour journey, moving from dawn to night. Each section explores different meanings and cultural stories linked to the Sun and Moon.
Visitors will experience themes such as ancient myths, the role of the Sun in shaping time and seasons, human fascination with sunlight, and the Moon’s connection to science, space exploration, and imagination.
The exhibition also reflects on major historical influences such as the Apollo Moon Landing and its cultural impact.
According to Saatchi Gallery Director Paul Foster, the exhibition celebrates the importance of the Sun and Moon in human life and their lasting influence on artists throughout history.
The exhibition follows the gallery’s previous successful show “FLOWERS – Flora in Contemporary Art and Culture (2025)” and continues its focus on how the natural world inspires creativity.
Special late-night events called “Saatchi Gallery Lates” will take place on selected dates, featuring workshops and creative activities.
Tickets start from £13 and will be available online from 15 April 2026, while gallery members can enter for free.