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.

The Other Art Fair, London

The Spring edition of The Other Art Fair is here. Running 25 – 28 April, the fair is an artist-led event, designed to give artists the opportunity to curate individual stands from which to sell their work.

Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition Open For One More Week

The Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition is open for one more week until 28 April. A celebration of excellence in art from across the world, it offers artists the opportunity to showcase their work.

Mark Leckey: The Universal Addressability of Dumb Things at Nottingham Contemporary

The Universal Addressability of Dumb Things, curated by Turner prize-winning artist Mark Leckey is the latest of Hayward Touring’s artist-curated exhibitions from Southbank Centre.

Alexander James: Intersection

Intersection is a culmination of Alexander James’ fascination with the theme of vanitas. Running from 25 April at The Studio Building, the show highlights his mastery of a unique artistic process.

Mounir Fatmi: History is Not Mine at Paradise Row Gallery

Multi-Media artist Mounir Fatmi’s first UK solo show, History is Not Mine, opened at the Paradise Row Gallery on 19 April. Fatmi has become a leading voice of a new generation of young Arab artists.

Sean Henry, Glyndebourne Summer Festival 2013

Sean Henry collaborates with a world-famous Opera House and premieres his new collection at Glyndebourne Opera House as part of the 2013 Glyndebourne Summer Festival, which opens in May.