1963 at Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York

The exhibition 1963 will focus on three major events: the treatment of civil rights protesters in Alabama; Martin Luther King, Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech; and the assassination of President Kennedy.

John Riddy: Palermo, London

For his fifth solo show at London’s Frith Street Gallery photographer John Riddy’s latest body of work, Palermo, takes a broader look at the less visible parts of the Sicilian capital’s urban landscape.

One Month Left to Enter the Aesthetica Short Film Festival

There is just one month to go before the submission deadline for ASFF. Enter your film by 31 May to screen your work in an impressive setting and be in with the chance of winning a cash prize.

Catlin Art Prize, London

The Catlin Art Prize opens an exhibition at the Londonewcastle Project Space. Each of the nine Catlin Guide finalists have produced a new piece specifically commissioned for Londonewcastle.

Bella Kerr: Keeper at Mission Gallery in Swansea

Keeper(s) investigates the gallery space, the role of the artist and the participation of the viewer. On entering the space we are given the opportunity to interact with the show, becoming a malleable object.

Claire Aho: Studio Works, The Photographers’ Gallery

Claire Aho has produced a prolific output, covering editorial, advertising, fashion photography and reportage. From this body of work the selection of photographs exhibited at The Photographers’ Gallery were taken between 1950 and the 1960s.

Julian Stair: The Matter of Life & Death, York St Mary’s

The Matter of Life and Death is a new installation by Julian Stair. Exploring the rituals surrounding death, the works have been created in response to ceramics from the collections of York Museums Trust.

Nikolas Gambaroff: Quality Interiors, Gio Marconi Gallery, Milan

Milan’s Gio Marconi Gallery’s latest offering is Quality Interiors by Nikolas Gambaroff, which runs until 18 May, and sees the New York-based artist’s first solo show at gallery. Until 18 May.

Rosanne Olson: Rapture, New York

Rosanne Olson opens Rapture at The Robin Rice Gallery, New York 8 May. For her third photography exhibition Olson creates a dream-based series where water becomes a metaphor for the sky.

Review of Bowie Is, London

David Bowie Is at the V&A, London, tracks Bowie’s career and life through a dazzling array of costumes, props, letters, and videos. Until 11 August.

Trade Routes at Hauser & Wirth, London

Trade Routes have connected the major centres of civilisation in Europe and Asia since antiquity. These routes not only made the exchange of goods possible, but also fostered cultural exchanges.

Diffusion: Cardiff International Festival of Photography

Diffusion is a city-wide event, featuring exhibitions, screenings, performances and events showcasing outstanding work from around the world, and providing a major new platform for Welsh artists.

This is England ’86 and ’88 Marathon Screening, BFI

It is the day before the death of Baroness Thatcher and about five-dozen people (give or take) are being transported, for a solid few hours, back in time to the height of Thatcher’s reign as prime minister.

Paul Pfeiffer: The Drives, London

The Drives is Paul Pfeiffer’s third exhibition at Thomas Dane Gallery and he brings together a large sculpture, two video installations and a series of photographs. From 26 April until 25 May.

Every Man and Woman is a Star: Martin Parr and Tom Wood at Walker Art Gallery

From young couples kissing on a dingy dance floor to the faded grandeur of a seaside town, an exhibition of work by acclaimed photographers Martin Parr and Tom Wood finds beauty in the ordinary.

Art Monaco this Weekend

For its fourth edition, the fair hosts a special four day event in The Grimaldi Forum, one of the most prestigious convention centres in Europe, and unites international art under one roof.

Turner Prize Shortlist Announced

The four artists shortlisted by Tate for the Turner Prize 2013 have been announced this morning. The artists are: Laure Prouvost, Tino Sehgal, David Shrigley and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.

James Scott: Every Picture Tells A Story, London

James Scott opens a special screening of his film Every Picture Tells A Story, which explores the early life of Scott. The film is screened as part of the BFI Southbank’s ongoing Projecting the Archive series.

Call for Submissions, IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival, Bulgaria

The IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival is looking for submissions. A celebration of professional short film, entries must not exceed 27 minutes in length and be submitted before 15 May.

Ragnar Kjartansson: Scandinavian Pain at Moderna Museet, Malmö

A newly-built, full-scale barn enveloped by the pink haze of an eleven-metre long neon sign saying “Scandinavian Pain” meets visitors to the Turbine Hall at Moderna Museet Malmö.