September is almost upon us. Beachside sojourns and European escapades may be coming to a close, but there’s plenty happening in the art world to keep us entertained. Here are five exhibitions that will provide visually delicious afternoon escapes this fall and winter, from New York to London.
The Armory Show
Javits Center, New York
1stDibs dealers will be attending in force at next month’s Armory Show, the first edition to include design in the event’s 31-year history. Visitors making their way through the labyrinthine Javits Center should look out for pieces by the again-buzzy Helen Frankenthaler in a group exhibition at Berggruen Gallery‘s booth and works by Elizabeth Alexander that explore her complex southern heritage at K Contemporary, as well as the presentations at Huxley-Parlour, Miles McEnery Gallery and Yancey Richardson Gallery.
September 5 through 7
“Marie Antoinette Style”
V& A South Kensington, London
In the more than two centuries since her death, Marie Antoinette has played muse to scores of creatives, from artists and writers to designers like Karl Lagerfeld and directors like Sofia Coppola. The V&A South Kensington is set to display a trove of the ill-fated French queen’s jewelry, clothing and personal effects, enabling visitors to experience her notoriously extravagant taste up close and personal.
September 20 through March 22, 2026
“Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600–1750”
National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DC
The National Museum of Women in the Arts will display sculpture, paintings, embroidery, lace and more by over 40 Dutch and Flemish artists.
September 26 through January 11, 2026
“The Slow Unfolding: Friedel Dzubas’ Final Abstractions”
Lincoln Glenn Gallery, New York
Friedel Dzubas may not be the best-remembered abstract painter, but the past few years have seen renewed interest in the German-American artist’s work. Known for rediscovering 20th-century creatives who have fallen off the map, Lincoln Glenn will be displaying a group of pieces Dzubas created in the 1980s. Interestingly, his studio mate Helen Frankenthaler has been experiencing her own art-market surge of late.
September 11 through November 8
“Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World”
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts
A solo show of work by artist and fashion designer Andrew Gn will be making its North American debut at PEM. Almost 100 pattern-rich, colorful garments, accessories, drawings and more will be on view.
September 13 through February 26, 2026
