Dear all,

It’s a big autumnal hug as we settle back in from a long, hot summer. Whether you were hiking in the Dolomites, playing in Patmos or upping your pétanque game in Provence, September now beckons with a bounty of cultural delights.

In Venice, Es Devlin takes the artistic helm at Homo Faber 2026, An Island of Light, at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini until 30 September. She has curated a magnificent show around light, materials and craftsmanship highlighting the world’s leading artisans.

Meanwhile at the British Museum, ancient needlework craftsmanship is on display as The Bayeux Tapestry comes to town. The King and Queen joined French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Andy Burnham for a first look on 2 September, and 100,000 tickets have been pre-sold for the public opening starting 10 September. That day also marks the unveiling of the new Fourth Plinth project: the monumental Lady in Blue by Tschabalala Self. It’s a primer for London Sculpture Week from 19 – 27 September, which brings together East Bank, Frieze Sculpture, Sculpture in the City and The Line for nine days of public art across the capital.

Move over Margate – could Brighton be next? Plans are underway for what could become the city’s first major art gallery, and discussions have already begun between Brighton and Hove Council and a major London museum to partner on the project. Time to get those diaries marked up for a busy couple of months ahead.

Best wishes from me and The Wick KTW family,
Katy