Autumn in London is always a cultural explosion. October kicks off with the annual art fairs Frieze and Frieze Masters, the brilliant 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, plus the BFI London Film Festival, followed in November by the EFG Jazz Festival.
This year is no exception, with blockbuster shows at the major art museums, including Philip Guston at the Tate Modern, Marina Abramovic at the Royal Academy, Frans Hals at the National Gallery and the sold out Chanel at the Victoria & Albert. Disappointed fashion fans can instead enjoy the extravagant Gucci Cosmos exhibition at 180 The Strand, an immersive look at the famous brand's 102 year history.
The commercial art galleries always follow suit, with exciting shows and extended opening hours. Here are nine highlights this autumn, with most extending on past October.
