The Bayeux Tapestry, a historic 11th-century textile that recounts the Norman conquest of England, is the centerpiece of a major exhibition at London’s British Museum, running from 10 September 2024 to 11 July 2027. The display explores the tapestry’s vivid portrayal of human experiences, from war and betrayal to love and the supernatural. Alongside these themes, the exhibition offers a chance to appreciate the tapestry’s craftsmanship and its role in preserving medieval storytelling. In London, Colombian artist Emma Reyes is showcasing her work at White Cube Mason’s Yard until 3 October. Reyes is known for incorporating elements of Indigenous and marginalized cultures from the Americas into contemporary art, challenging mainstream narratives. Meanwhile, Jimmy Wright’s paintings, inspired by the vibrant colors of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, are on display at Thomas Dane Gallery until 1 October. Catherine Murphy’s stark, surreal realism is also on view at Sadie Coles HQ until 7 November. In Manchester, the exhibition Entangled and Woven explores the journey of textile art from India and Korea to the UK, running until 3 January 2027. Photographer Temi Adegbayibi, who captures the energy and emotion of live music, particularly among Black musicians, is exhibiting at the Royal Albert Hall. Adegbayibi began his career by photographing his cousin’s band, Ezra Collective, and has since become known for his ability to translate the movement and intimacy of performance into compelling images. One of his recent photographs shows him attempting to freeze the intensity of a drum solo. Other recent art world events include the theft of a 673-diamond necklace from an Egyptian queen in a quick robbery, and the ongoing cultural debate surrounding Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles in Australia. The death of Wilem Frischmann, a renowned architectural engineer, at 95 marked the end of a career known for bold, innovative designs. In Sicily, the mysterious theft of Renaissance art by artist Messina left investigators puzzled, while London-based artist Woo Jin Joo transforms discarded items into playful, imaginative works. Graffiti artist Helch, who recently passed away, left a lasting legacy on the urban art scene in Britain. Meanwhile, the National Gallery in London is displaying The Story of David and Goliath by Francesco Pesellino, a Renaissance painting from 1445–55, which, while artistically complex, contrasts with the straightforward narrative of the Bayeux Tapestry.