A s the city gears up for another week of art fairs, exhibition openings, auctions, performances and parties, we take a look at the highlights from around London. This short must-see guide will allow established collectors, art lovers and first-time visitors alike to explore the very best on offer whilst making the most𓆏 of precious time...

W ith a stellar line up of artists, museum directors and leading collectors at the very top of their field, the and program goes from strength to strength, gaining momentum each year and giving the lively, engaged audiences a chance to discuss and debate the art market, collecting trends, philanthropy and global issues fa🌜cing the industry; through the lens of politics, commerce and the day to day lives of artists. Highlights this year include Simone Leigh, T.J. Wilcox, and writer Sheila Heti in conversation with filmmaker Josephine Decker. Alongside talks, newly commissioned works will be launched for the fair, including Expect to come away with new perspectives on a host of topics.

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V ictoria Beckham’s flagship Mayfair store is fast becoming an art destination in its own right, and with its sleek architectural interior, is able to comfortably compete with its Cork Street gallery neighbours. After an 168开奖官方开奖网站查询:exhibition of Old Master portraꦚits in 2018, this week sees the space turned over to a group of works by 168开奖官方开奖网站查询:Andy Warhol spanning three decades of his career, and demonstrating the full complement of his Pop Art motifs. Expect dollar signs, flowers and self portraits of the artist himself. Alongside these works, a series of photographs by 168开奖官方开奖网站查询:Cecil Beaton will ไbe exhibited – allowing a behind-⛦the-scenes look at Warhol’s New York studio, The Factory.

Victoria Beckham, 36 D🅠over Street, London, W1S 4NH, 28 September — 4 Octobe♋r.

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Andy Warhol's Pop Compendium Goes on Display at Victoria Beckham

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Contemporary Art

Basquiat and Manzoni Lead Frieze Week Auctions in London

A ntony Gormley’s career is celebrated at the Royal Academy this autumn, and this major retrospective explores the diversity of the artist’s practice, from his use of his own body as subject matter, to his rigorous exploration of industrial materials to depict the human form. The exhibition includes sculptures and installations made from cast iron, steel, lead, clay andꦜ water, and spans over 45 years of Gormley's creative output.

Contemporary Art

Antony Gormley's Exploration of the Body in 'Mother's Pride III'

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"My work has always been a time machine looking backw♕ards across decades and centuries to arrive at some understanding of my༺ “place” in the contemporary moment." — Kara Walker

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T his long-awaited mid-career retrospective for Albert Oehlen will focus on his works from the 1980s and beyond, taking in periods of collaboration with artist and close friend Martin Kippenberger, and the development of Oehlen's own characteristic style. Featuring a major installation and four new works on canvas, the exhibition provides a compre🦩hensive study on the very essence of painting.

The exhibition is proudly sponsored by Sotheby's.

Contemporary Art

"Beguiling, Immersive and Explosively Coloured", Albert Oehlen at the Serpentine

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Past Auction

Contemporary Art Evening Auction

3 October 2019 | 7:00 PM BST | London

Past Auction

Contemporary Art Day Auction

4 October 2019 | 10:30 AM BST | London