SAATCHI GALLERY, LONDON, 1 – 11 OCTOBER 2026
DRAWING ROOM, BROOKLYN, 21 OCTOBER – 4 NOVEMBER 2026
Winsor & Newton presents Art Mail, a landmark exhibition featuring thousands of watercolour-painted postcards sent in the mail from artists around the world. Free to visit, Art Mail takes place at London’s iconic Saatchi Gallery, 1 – 11 October 2026. Following the London show there will be a New York edition, with around 250 of the postcard artworks to be exhibited at Drawing Room in Brooklyn, 21st October – 4th November. Following the exhibitions, a number of the postcards will be sold at auction, with proceeds raising funds for Hospital Rooms.
Since April this year, Winsor & Newton has been inviting artists around the world to take part in the Art Mail global initiative, celebrating creativity, connection and community through the simple act of sending a postcard. Those of all levels of experience were encouraged to share the world from their point of view, whether a seasoned artist or someone trying Winsor & Newton Watercolour for the very first time. To date, over 6000 postcards have been painted by artists based in more than 40 countries. This has unveiled a collective snapshot of creativity from across the world, with every single one featured in an online gallery.
Presented together, the postcards show how people across different places and backgrounds see the world around them and how a small artwork can connect one person and place to another. Our world is a spectrum of stories, big and small. Mirroring this, the subject matter depicted across the postcards has reflected a wonderful sense of diversity, inspired by both the natural world and the manmade. Showing that watercolour does not need to be limited to landscapes and portraits, common themes that have arisen also include birds, botanicals, celestial objects, architecture and abstract design. From cities to seascapes, mythical creatures to pets, people have sent their greetings from holidays and moments shared. And of course, wherever you are in the world, you can explore all of the postcard artworks in the online gallery.
Bringing the project to life further, Winsor & Newton also partnered with a number of recognised artists across several disciplines, each contributing their own postcard and creative process. Artists include: Andrew Carter, Arden Rose, Giles Deacon, Heather Phillipson, Jane Hayes Greenwood, Julie Green, Ken Nwadiogbu, Laxmi Hussain, Mark Titchner, Peter McDonald, Richard Woods and Susie Hamilton, among others. Together, they reflect a broad mix of styles and perspectives, demonstrating the versatility of watercolour and the many ways it can be used.
The process of creating a global collective of contemporary voices is designed to be as accessible as possible. Artists pick up a complimentary postcard pack with the purchase of Winsor & Newton watercolour products, in store and online. Each pack includes an entry postcard ready to be painted and sent back, with postage covered. Anyone can still be part of the project and have their work exhibited as part of Winsor & Newton’s digital gallery. The deadline to submit your postcard is Wednesday 30 September.
Art Mail at Saatchi gallery runs 1 – 11 October and is free to visit daily, 10am – 6pm.
View the Art Mail online gallery here.
