LOOK/13, Liverpool
For the 2013 edition of Liverpool’s International Photography Festival, LOOK/13 has collated the works of photographers such as August Sander, Martin Parr, Tom Wood and more.
For the 2013 edition of Liverpool’s International Photography Festival, LOOK/13 has collated the works of photographers such as August Sander, Martin Parr, Tom Wood and more.
13th Ballad, an installation by Theaster Gates, is an extension of the artist’s 12 Ballads for Huguenot House, which was co-produced by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago for dOCUMENTA (13).
Emotionally tense, Hostage is a gritty tale of a woman taken hostage by a man who does not speak English, and how they manage to connect beyond the limitations of language. Entries for ASFF are open.
This weekend Linder Sterling presented her UK premiere of The Ultimate Form, a physical collage that combined dance, costume, music and her provocative prints at The Hepworth Gallery.
The 2013 edition of Britain’s best-loved opera festival, Glyndebourne, opens in style on 18 May with a new production of Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos. Directed by Katharina Thoma.
Christopher Williams opens For Example: Dix-Huit Leçons Sur La Société Industrielle at David Zwirner, London, this Friday. The show is a critical investigation into the medium of photography.
Cockatoo tells the story of a man attempting to heal his heart by hiring a girl to play the role of his ex-girlfriend. The comedy was produced by Ninja Milk and directed by Matthew Jenkin.
A three minute documentary, Three Blind Mice reflects on how Geoff Souster launched his career as a bespoke tailor and perfected his craft over 40 years. Entries are open for this year’s ASFF.
Daniel Gordon’s first solo exhibition in LA, The Green Line, is a nod to Matisse’s well-known 1905 portrait of the artist’s wife. From 18 May, his colourful and striking works will adorn the walls of M+B.
Screened at ASFF 2012, Daddy is a visceral expression of director Sydney Southam’s knowledge of her father’s suicide. The artist film depicts Southam’s privileged, yet tragic background.
Natural Perception was an art show curated by Aretha Campbell at 68 Dean Street, a Georgian House in Soho. The stunning venue showcased the work of eight artists including Emilie Pugh.
Leslie Thornton returns to the Winkleman Gallery, New York, to exhibit an inspiring new work. Luna is a detailed examination of nature and technology. Running, from 11 May to 22 June.
Annegret Soltau’s solo show is described as somewhat of a “mini retrospective.” Upon entering the gallery, the viewer is transfixed by the numerous photographs of body parts sewn together.
ABCDead is a two minute tale of experimental genius. Shot in black and white, the short follows a story of sadness and untimely death. Directed by Camilla Robinson and produced by Dapper Films.
Safwan Dahoul exhibits his work for the first time in the UK at Ayyam Gallery. Repetitive Dreams includes the first series of paintings Dahoul has created since leaving Damascus for Dubai last year.
To celebrate the last month of ASFF’s call for entries, we present a guide to the essential film festivals to attend. Highlights include DOXA and Cannes Film Festival. Entries close 31 May.
The Palace Art and Craft Fair returns to London. Organised by the team behind Brighton Art Fair, MADE LONDON and MADE BRIGHTON showcases fresh work in the fields of art, craft and design.
The deadline for submissions for ASFF is fast approaching. There is just under a month left to submit short films to the festival, and the final deadline for submissions is 31 May.
The world’s first major museum exhibition of Saloua Raouda Choucair is long over-due. Choucair has dedicated her life to art through her interest in a vast array of subjects such as Islamic art and poetry.
