Sensation: Young British Artists from the Saatchi Collection Saatchi Collection; Rosenthal, Norman; Adams, Brooks and Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)

Sensation is the first major survey showcasing the work of a new generation of British artists who have captured the international art world with their energy and creativity. Charles Saatchi, a devoted collector and supporter of young British talent, has shown an unmatched commitment to contemporary British art. His backing extends well beyond high-profile names like Damien Hirst and Rachel Whiteread to include dozens of others pushing the boundaries of the current art scene. Featuring the work of forty-two bold and innovative artists, many already internationally recognizedsuch as Jenny Saville, Rachel Whiteread, and Jake & Dinos Chapmanthe book offers sharp and insightful essays that set their work in context and chart the rise of the British art movement since "Freeze," the landmark 1988 exhibition. Cutting through sensational headlines and heated debates, Sensation celebrates the achievements of these artists and the vision of imaginative patronage. Featured artists include Darren Almond, Richard Billingham, Glenn Brown, Simon Callery, Adam Chodzko, Mat Collishaw, Keith Coventry, Peter Davies, Tracey Emin, Paul Finnegan, Mark Francis, Alex Hartley, Marcus Harvey, Mona Hatoum, Gary Hume, Michael Landy, Abigail Lane, Langlands & Bell, Sarah Lucas, Martin Maloney, Jason Martin, Alain Miller, Ron Mueck, Chris Ofili, Jonathan Parsons, Richard Patterson, Simon Patterson, Hadrian Pigott, Marc Quinn, Fiona Rae, James Rielly, Yinka Shonibare, Jane Simpson, Sam Taylor-Wood, Gavin Turk, Mark Wallinger, Gillian Wearing, and Cerith Wyn Evans.

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