Interview with Martin Crimp, Writer of In the Republic of Happiness

Martin Crimp’s newest play is being performed at the Royal Court Theatre until 19 January. In the Republic of Happiness begins with the unexpected arrival of Uncle Bob with a long message.

Thames & Hudson 100 Painters of Tomorrow Art Competition

Thames & Hudson has launched a quest to find the best of the next generation of painters. 100 Painters of Tomorrow opens for entries on 15 January. This ambitious new project is initiated by Kurt Beers.

Kate MccGwire: Lure at All Visual Arts, London

The title of Kate MccGwire’s major solo exhibition, Lure, is a dual reference to the ring of feathers used by a falconer to call and command their birds, and to the siren-like call of the work itself.

Art Theatre Guild and Japanese Underground Cinema, 1960 – 1986 at MoMA, New York

Art Theatre Guild is an independent film company that radically transformed Japanese cinema by producing experimental and genre-shattering films from the 1960s until the 1980s.

Interview with Marie-Jeanne Hoffner: A Particular Portion of Space, London

Paris-based artist Marie-Jeanne Hoffner presents a solo show at PayneShurvell. A Particular Portion of Space explores the contrary notions of fullness, emptiness, construction and deconstruction.

Finders Keepers A Survey of Collecting, London

The Michael Hoppen Gallery will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in fabulous style by opening a treasure trove of private photography in the gallery’s largest public exhibition to date.

Jim Lambie: Shaved Ice, Glasgow

Shaved Ice, a new show of work by Jim Lambie has landed at The Modern Institute, Glasgow. Lambie references popular culture and draws his subject matter from music and iconic figures.

Review of Robert Wilson: Ritratti, Palazzo Madama

To mark the Prix Italia, one of the most prestigious international competitions for radio, television and the web, Robert Wilson’s Ritratti is currently being exhibited at Turin’s Palazzo Madama.

Beautiful Objects at The Aram Gallery, London

Beautiful Objects is The Aram Gallery’s first show on jewellery. The exhibition displays beautiful, thought provoking objects by contemporary working designers. In London from 22 November.

First Major International Showcase Of Hong Kong Contemporary Art Opens At Saatchi Gallery

Hong Kong Eye presented has opened at Saatchi Gallery, featuring key works by 18 emerging artists from Hong Kong, in the largest touring international showcase of the region’s contemporary art to date.

Interview with Juno Calypso

Juno Calypso is lined up to appear in The Catlin Guide. The limited edition collectors item provides a guide to 40 of the most talented artists to have graduated in 2012 from art schools around the UK.

Review of The Great Moon Hoax Review, Leicester

The Great Moon Hoax contains the collaborative installation work of Kitty Wingate and Claire Davies and is currently on display at the Great Central Gallery & Studios in Leicester.

Unbroken Line, Ovalhouse, London

Opening with previews tonight and tomorrow, the Ovalhouse is set to launch Unbroken Line on 6 December. Running until 15 December the performance takes place in the Theatre Upstairs.

Rokas Darulis: Intimacy, White Cloth Gallery, London

Rokas Darulis opens his first solo show at White Cloth Gallery, 6 December. Laying bare the subject of intimacy, this unique exhibition showcases the Lithuanian photographers powerful imagery.

Review of Edgar Schmitz: Surplus Cameo Decor

The paraphernalia of the movie saturates the contemporary world. Since the Lumière brothers and George Méliès, artists have appropriated its affects and revealed its fictions. From 18 October.

Aesthetica Celebrates its 10th Anniversary Out Now

Aesthetica Magazine – one of the most recognised and important art and culture publications both in the UK and internationally – celebrates its 10th anniversary with a spectacular 50th issue.

10 Years of Aesthetica

Aesthetica is 10 years old. It’s hard to believe a decade has passed since we sat down and started planning exactly what we wanted our magazine to be.

Alex Prager

Alex Prager captures images loaded with tension that balance on anticipation. Her photographs tell a subversive narrative that has either come to its climax or is on the precipice of conclusion.

Colouring a Snowscape

In the Siberian town of Tiksi, the sun never shows its face in winter. Tiksi is the birth place of photographer Evgenia Arbugaeva and the source of inspiration for this breathtaking collection of photographs.

A Question of Colour

Henri Cartier-Bresson worked by the ethos of “the decisive moment”, whereby he aimed to seize something the very moment it happened.