This month marks two major art fairs in London, Frieze London , and 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, which returns to Somerset House on October 14. The fair’s ninth edition is its largest yet, featuring works from 48 major galleries from 23 countries around the globe.
Fashion aficionados will be thrilled by the latest exhibition at MoMu in Antwerp: a gorgeous celebration of lace, exploring the Belgian city’s storied, yet often-overlooked role in the fabric’s production between the 16th and 18th century.
American street photographer Helen Levitt spent 50 years documenting local communities in her native New York, her remarkable work capturing the poetry and theatrics inherent in everyday life. This October, a new retrospective at The Photographers’ Gallery in London offers visitors the chance to appreciate the full scope and depth of her varied output, which ranges from vibrant colour photographs and artist books to radical avant-garde films.