Charles Saatchi (/ˈsɑːtʃiː/; Arabic:تشارلز ساعتجي; born 9 June 1943) is a British businessman and the co-founder with his brother Maurice of advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi. The brothers led the business – the world's largest advertising agency in the 1980s – until they were forced out in 1995. In the same year, the brothers formed a new agency called M&C Saatchi. Charles is also known for his art collection and for owning Saatchi Gallery, and in particular for his sponsorship of the Young British Artists (YBAs), including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin.
Early life
Charles Saatchi is the second of four sons born to Nathan Saatchi and Daisy Ezer, a wealthy Iraqi Jewish family in Baghdad, Iraq. The name "Saatchi" ساعتچی (sā'ātchi), which means "watchmaker", originates from Ottoman Turkish ساعتچي (Modern Turkishsaatçi), derived from "saat" ("watch", in turn from Arabic "ساعة") with the suffix "-çi"
. Charles's brothers are David (born 1937), Maurice Nathan (born 1946) and Philip (born 1953). Nathan was a textile merchant and in 1947, he anticipated a flight that tens of thousands of Iraqi Jews would soon make to avoid persecution and relocated his family to Finchley, London. Nathan purchased two textile mills in north London and after a time re-built a thriving business. Eventually the family would settle into an eight-bedroom house in Hampstead Lane, Highgate.
Court told about lavish spending by Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson's assistants
Two assistants to Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson complained they were "treated worse than Filipino slaves" when confronted over their alleged spending sprees on the former couple's credit cards.
published: 28 Nov 2013
UK: CHARLES SAATCHI LEAVE HOME FOR COURT
Nigella LawsonÕs ex-husband Charles Saatchi has left home for court. To License This Clip, Click Here: http://collection.cnn.com/content/clip/37036779_001.do
published: 31 Mar 2016
Charles Saatchi says he has no proof his ex-wife Nigella Lawson used cocaine
This is despite sending an email saying his ex-wife was 'off her head on drugs'.
published: 29 Nov 2013
Charles Saatchi's Impact on Contemporary Art
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Charles Saatchi, a prominent Iraqi-born British figure, co-founded the renowned advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi in 1970, known for its innovative campaigns. He gained fame for his visionary approach to marketing and advertising. Saatchi also became a prolific art collector, particularly of contemporary artists like Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin. His support played a crucial role in launching the careers of the Young British Artists (YBAs). He established the Saatchi Gallery in 1985, a hub for avant-garde and provocative contemporary art. Despite controversy and media scrutiny in his personal life, Saatchi remains an influential and polarizing figure in both art and advertising.
published: 25 Oct 2023
How did Lord Saatchi sell Mrs Thatcher to the voters?
Jon Snow talks to Lord Saatchi, chairman of Margaret Thatcher's Center for Policy Studies. Before that however he was the architect of Mrs Thatcher's winning election campaign in 1979.
published: 09 Apr 2013
Charles Saatchi cautioned by police
The husband of TV chef Nigella Lawson has been cautioned by police, as Julian Druker reports.
published: 18 Jun 2013
Nigella Lawson: I Felt Subjected To Intimate Terrorism By Charles Saatchi
Nigella Lawson has admitted in court she used cocaine several times, but insisted she is not a habitual user of the drug.
The 53-year-old said she had used the drug half a dozen times, and also admitted smoking cannabis when married to art dealer Charles Saatchi, but said she has now given up.
She claimed allegations of drug abuse had been spread by Mr Saatchi in an attempt to ruin her reputation, saying she feels there is a "witch hunt" against her.
http://news.sky.com/story/1177569/nigella-lawson-admits-having-used-cocaine
published: 04 Dec 2013
Five weird things we learnt from Nigella Lawson trial
Tim Stanley rounds up the best details from the trial of two of Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi's personal assistants
Two former personal assistants to Charles Saatchi and his ex-wife Nigella Lawson have been cleared of fraud.
Although Nigella Lawson was not on trial - lurid details about her lifestyle and her marriage to Charles Saatchi were revealed as part of the Grillo sisters' court case.
There were revelations about her drug use, the family's spending, and her relationship with her ex-husband Charles Saatchi.
There was such a glut of detail that stories which would have dominated any normal case were relegated to single sentences.
Tim Stanley has catalogued five of the best revelations from the "Nigella Trial" that may have otherwise passed you by.
Get the latest hea...
published: 20 Dec 2013
Waitress' paintings bought by Charles Saatchi at London café
A struggling artist who waited tables at a gallery café in London gets her big break when art dealer Charles Saatchi comes across her work. Report by Conor Mcnally.
published: 26 Aug 2016
Saatchi 'didn't know' if Nigella took drugs
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Two assistants to Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson complained they were "treated worse than Filipino slaves" when confronted over their alleged spending spree...
Two assistants to Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson complained they were "treated worse than Filipino slaves" when confronted over their alleged spending sprees on the former couple's credit cards.
Two assistants to Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson complained they were "treated worse than Filipino slaves" when confronted over their alleged spending sprees on the former couple's credit cards.
Nigella LawsonÕs ex-husband Charles Saatchi has left home for court. To License This Clip, Click Here: http://collection.cnn.com/content/clip/37036779_001.do
Nigella LawsonÕs ex-husband Charles Saatchi has left home for court. To License This Clip, Click Here: http://collection.cnn.com/content/clip/37036779_001.do
Nigella LawsonÕs ex-husband Charles Saatchi has left home for court. To License This Clip, Click Here: http://collection.cnn.com/content/clip/37036779_001.do
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Charles Saatchi, a prominent Iraqi-born British figure, co-founded the renowned advertising agency ...
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Charles Saatchi, a prominent Iraqi-born British figure, co-founded the renowned advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi in 1970, known for its innovative campaigns. He gained fame for his visionary approach to marketing and advertising. Saatchi also became a prolific art collector, particularly of contemporary artists like Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin. His support played a crucial role in launching the careers of the Young British Artists (YBAs). He established the Saatchi Gallery in 1985, a hub for avant-garde and provocative contemporary art. Despite controversy and media scrutiny in his personal life, Saatchi remains an influential and polarizing figure in both art and advertising.
➡️ Read the full article here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8k58tt
Charles Saatchi, a prominent Iraqi-born British figure, co-founded the renowned advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi in 1970, known for its innovative campaigns. He gained fame for his visionary approach to marketing and advertising. Saatchi also became a prolific art collector, particularly of contemporary artists like Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin. His support played a crucial role in launching the careers of the Young British Artists (YBAs). He established the Saatchi Gallery in 1985, a hub for avant-garde and provocative contemporary art. Despite controversy and media scrutiny in his personal life, Saatchi remains an influential and polarizing figure in both art and advertising.
Jon Snow talks to Lord Saatchi, chairman of Margaret Thatcher's Center for Policy Studies. Before that however he was the architect of Mrs Thatcher's winning el...
Jon Snow talks to Lord Saatchi, chairman of Margaret Thatcher's Center for Policy Studies. Before that however he was the architect of Mrs Thatcher's winning election campaign in 1979.
Jon Snow talks to Lord Saatchi, chairman of Margaret Thatcher's Center for Policy Studies. Before that however he was the architect of Mrs Thatcher's winning election campaign in 1979.
Nigella Lawson has admitted in court she used cocaine several times, but insisted she is not a habitual user of the drug.
The 53-year-old said she had used the...
Nigella Lawson has admitted in court she used cocaine several times, but insisted she is not a habitual user of the drug.
The 53-year-old said she had used the drug half a dozen times, and also admitted smoking cannabis when married to art dealer Charles Saatchi, but said she has now given up.
She claimed allegations of drug abuse had been spread by Mr Saatchi in an attempt to ruin her reputation, saying she feels there is a "witch hunt" against her.
http://news.sky.com/story/1177569/nigella-lawson-admits-having-used-cocaine
Nigella Lawson has admitted in court she used cocaine several times, but insisted she is not a habitual user of the drug.
The 53-year-old said she had used the drug half a dozen times, and also admitted smoking cannabis when married to art dealer Charles Saatchi, but said she has now given up.
She claimed allegations of drug abuse had been spread by Mr Saatchi in an attempt to ruin her reputation, saying she feels there is a "witch hunt" against her.
http://news.sky.com/story/1177569/nigella-lawson-admits-having-used-cocaine
Tim Stanley rounds up the best details from the trial of two of Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi's personal assistants
Two former personal assistants to Cha...
Tim Stanley rounds up the best details from the trial of two of Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi's personal assistants
Two former personal assistants to Charles Saatchi and his ex-wife Nigella Lawson have been cleared of fraud.
Although Nigella Lawson was not on trial - lurid details about her lifestyle and her marriage to Charles Saatchi were revealed as part of the Grillo sisters' court case.
There were revelations about her drug use, the family's spending, and her relationship with her ex-husband Charles Saatchi.
There was such a glut of detail that stories which would have dominated any normal case were relegated to single sentences.
Tim Stanley has catalogued five of the best revelations from the "Nigella Trial" that may have otherwise passed you by.
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Tim Stanley rounds up the best details from the trial of two of Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi's personal assistants
Two former personal assistants to Charles Saatchi and his ex-wife Nigella Lawson have been cleared of fraud.
Although Nigella Lawson was not on trial - lurid details about her lifestyle and her marriage to Charles Saatchi were revealed as part of the Grillo sisters' court case.
There were revelations about her drug use, the family's spending, and her relationship with her ex-husband Charles Saatchi.
There was such a glut of detail that stories which would have dominated any normal case were relegated to single sentences.
Tim Stanley has catalogued five of the best revelations from the "Nigella Trial" that may have otherwise passed you by.
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A struggling artist who waited tables at a gallery café in London gets her big break when art dealer Charles Saatchi comes across her work. Report by Conor Mcna...
A struggling artist who waited tables at a gallery café in London gets her big break when art dealer Charles Saatchi comes across her work. Report by Conor Mcnally.
A struggling artist who waited tables at a gallery café in London gets her big break when art dealer Charles Saatchi comes across her work. Report by Conor Mcnally.
Charles Saatchi said he was "bereft" that an email where he said ex-wife Nigella Lawson was "off her head on drugs" had gone public. He told a court that he "di...
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Two assistants to Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson complained they were "treated worse than Filipino slaves" when confronted over their alleged spending sprees on the former couple's credit cards.
Nigella LawsonÕs ex-husband Charles Saatchi has left home for court. To License This Clip, Click Here: http://collection.cnn.com/content/clip/37036779_001.do
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Charles Saatchi, a prominent Iraqi-born British figure, co-founded the renowned advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi in 1970, known for its innovative campaigns. He gained fame for his visionary approach to marketing and advertising. Saatchi also became a prolific art collector, particularly of contemporary artists like Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin. His support played a crucial role in launching the careers of the Young British Artists (YBAs). He established the Saatchi Gallery in 1985, a hub for avant-garde and provocative contemporary art. Despite controversy and media scrutiny in his personal life, Saatchi remains an influential and polarizing figure in both art and advertising.
Jon Snow talks to Lord Saatchi, chairman of Margaret Thatcher's Center for Policy Studies. Before that however he was the architect of Mrs Thatcher's winning election campaign in 1979.
Nigella Lawson has admitted in court she used cocaine several times, but insisted she is not a habitual user of the drug.
The 53-year-old said she had used the drug half a dozen times, and also admitted smoking cannabis when married to art dealer Charles Saatchi, but said she has now given up.
She claimed allegations of drug abuse had been spread by Mr Saatchi in an attempt to ruin her reputation, saying she feels there is a "witch hunt" against her.
http://news.sky.com/story/1177569/nigella-lawson-admits-having-used-cocaine
Tim Stanley rounds up the best details from the trial of two of Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi's personal assistants
Two former personal assistants to Charles Saatchi and his ex-wife Nigella Lawson have been cleared of fraud.
Although Nigella Lawson was not on trial - lurid details about her lifestyle and her marriage to Charles Saatchi were revealed as part of the Grillo sisters' court case.
There were revelations about her drug use, the family's spending, and her relationship with her ex-husband Charles Saatchi.
There was such a glut of detail that stories which would have dominated any normal case were relegated to single sentences.
Tim Stanley has catalogued five of the best revelations from the "Nigella Trial" that may have otherwise passed you by.
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Charles Saatchi (/ˈsɑːtʃiː/; Arabic:تشارلز ساعتجي; born 9 June 1943) is a British businessman and the co-founder with his brother Maurice of advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi. The brothers led the business – the world's largest advertising agency in the 1980s – until they were forced out in 1995. In the same year, the brothers formed a new agency called M&C Saatchi. Charles is also known for his art collection and for owning Saatchi Gallery, and in particular for his sponsorship of the Young British Artists (YBAs), including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin.
Early life
Charles Saatchi is the second of four sons born to Nathan Saatchi and Daisy Ezer, a wealthy Iraqi Jewish family in Baghdad, Iraq. The name "Saatchi" ساعتچی (sā'ātchi), which means "watchmaker", originates from Ottoman Turkish ساعتچي (Modern Turkishsaatçi), derived from "saat" ("watch", in turn from Arabic "ساعة") with the suffix "-çi"
. Charles's brothers are David (born 1937), Maurice Nathan (born 1946) and Philip (born 1953). Nathan was a textile merchant and in 1947, he anticipated a flight that tens of thousands of Iraqi Jews would soon make to avoid persecution and relocated his family to Finchley, London. Nathan purchased two textile mills in north London and after a time re-built a thriving business. Eventually the family would settle into an eight-bedroom house in Hampstead Lane, Highgate.
Lord Saatchi, who is best known as running the world’s biggest advertising agency, Saatchi & Saatchi, with his brother Charles, was also the most trusted political guru of Margaret Thatcher, and famous for his work.
She’s made headlines for her weird and whacky trends in the kitchen ... ‘Behold my beautiful bacon-ornamented tree!’ ... Three years after John passed away, Nigella married wealthy art collector and advertising agency founder, Charles Saatchi, in 2003 ... .
Most press images centre on the red, Mk IIFord Escort draped in a vast doily, but there is far more to AlterAltar than that ... In fact, Hirst spent years of it with the vastly rich Charles Saatchi – until, in 2003, the pair fell out ... .
Nigella Lawson looked sophisticated as she stepped out for dinner in London on Monday with a mystery male companion ... Three years after John passed away, Nigella married wealthy art collector and advertising agency founder, Charles Saatchi, in 2003 ... .
Maurice and Charles Saatchi of the eponymous advertising agency were hired to sell the vision to the public ... I would recommend Charles Moore’s magisterial three volume biography of Thatcher as a good starting point if Badenoch wants a reading list ... .
Charles Saatchi embraced his natural grey hair on an outing to his beloved Mayfair restaurant Scott's for lunch on Monday ... Charles Saatchi embraced his natural grey hair on an outing to his beloved Mayfair restaurant Scott's for lunch on Monday.
M&C Saatchi is a name that harks back to a golden age of British advertising, when the brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi bestrode 1980sLondon... Charles sold out years ago but though Maurice, ...
The uninitiated might be unaware of death metal’s renaissance. But it’s been rumbling ever louder in the caverns of the underground ... Quite the contrary ... The band included Phil Saatchi on guitar, younger brother of ad men Charles and Maurice Saatchi ... ....
‘I’m ruthless when it comes to letting go of people from my life ...Last year, Ms Woodall split from her partner of a decade, art collector and Nigella Lawson’s ex-husband Charles Saatchi, 81 ... She says ... Trinny WoodallCharles Saatchi. .
Dua Lipa wearing clothes seems like a novelty these days, as her Instagram feed is littered with photos of her posing around the globe in nothing but skimpy outfits ...Trinny ... Trinny, 60, has been single since she split from Charles Saatchi but insists ... .
The star recently told how she was 'dipping a toe' back in the dating pool, following her split from Charles Saatchi ... and Nigella Lawson's former husband, Charles Saatchi, 80 (pictured together).
Gary Hume’s studio is overrun with swans ...And I like the picture now ... I treat it as a bonus to my conscious life.” ... Charles Saatchi bought the lot and Hume, the quiet man among the brash YBAs, became the first of the gang to become a Royal Academician ... .
M&C Saatchi. M&C Saatchi’s (LSE. SAA) a well-known and established advertising firm founded by the brothers Charles and Maurice Saatchi. It’s the parent group to now-private Saatchi & Saatchi, once a FTSE 100 constituent on the London Stock Exchange.