Biography charles saatchi gallery online

Although an undisputed titan in the art world, Charles Saatchi remains an enigmatic character: he rarely gives interviews and even refused to appear in his own television show!

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To find out more about this mysterious mogul, we have to look at a variety of anecdotes and evidence from one of the industry’s most impressive careers. Read on to piece together the puzzle of Charles Saatchi.

Even As A Child, Charles Saatchi Had An Eye For Aesthetic

Born in to a Jewish family in Iraq, Saatchi moved to London as a child, where his father established a prosperous textiles firm.

This line of business undoubtedly exposed the young Saatchi to ideas about design and aesthetic, which would continue to influence him throughout his youth.

While at school, Saatchi became interested in American popular culture, and developed an obsession for the bold, rebellious and iconic. He was a particular fan of rock and roll musicians such as Elvis Presley and C John Stezaker » Saatchi Gallery SAPUV