Hi All,

October is one full month of hyperstimulation. Just as Frieze comes to a triumphant close, the BFI London Film Festival kicks off with 12 days of films, shorts, talks, and live events bringing together acclaimed newcomers and legends alike.

Meanwhile, the art world will be decamping to Art Basel Paris in its new home: the newly restored Grand Palais. A new initiative Oh La La! invites exhibitors to present rarely seen work in their booth for 48 hours only. 195 galleries are taking part alongside institutions, auction houses and galleries across the city. Have your Navigo pass and Lime bike app at the ready.

And in Milan our grey matter will be getting a further workout as Fondazione Prada hosts its annual symposium about the human brain. This edition of Preserving the Brain focuses on the prevention and early treatment of widespread and still incurable diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Multiple Sclerosis. It is organised in partnership with 15 renowned neuroscience institutes from world-class universities and five Italian patient organisations and associations. “Preserving the Brain shows how necessary it is to create an even stronger dialogue between the scientific world and the public of a cultural institution like the Fondazione. The themes of prevention and active role of culture in this field concern everyone and specifically younger generations,” says Miuccia Prada, president and director of the foundation. https://humanbrains.fondazioneprada.org/en/

Enjoy your time meandering across London this weekend…

With best wishes from me and KTW Family,
Katy