Michael Simpson, Flat Surface Painting, Spike Island, Bristol

Rooted in his fascination with Venetian and Flemish painting, but inflected by the reduced palette of Minimalism, Michael Simpson has developed a darkly comedic artistic vocabulary.

Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2016

The shortlist has been announced for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2016. The selected artists, on show at The Photographer’s Gallery in London, are Laura El-Tantawy, Erik Kessels, Trevor Paglen and Tobias Zielony.

Review of Petrit Halilaj: Space Shuttle in the Garden, HangarBicocca, Milan

Space Shuttle in the Garden at HangarBicocca, Milan, brings together recent work by Petrit Halilaj, which explores universal themes such as memory, and the search for identity.

Interview with Curator Eiluned Edwards, Imprints of Culture, Bonington Gallery

Imprints of Culture at Bonington Gallery, Nottingham Trent University, will explore the contemporary production and use of Indian block prints. We speak to exhibition curator, Dr Eiluned Edwards.

Travelling the World: Espirita Japanese Garden Tours

Espirita is a not for profit travel outfit dedicated to exploring world culture. It has run Garden Tours to Japan since 2001. Inspirita produces feature length documentaries on world culture.

Simon Starling, Nine Feet Later, The Modern Institute

Simon Starling has been revisiting the history of forms and objects for two decades, creating installations, films, photographs and sculptures that unearth connections across space and time.

Patrick Procktor: The Last Romantic, TheGallery, Arts University Bournemouth

TheGallery, Arts University Bournemouth, is delighted to announce a major collaboration with The Redfern Gallery, London. to present a new exhibition showcasing the work of Patrick Procktor.

The Aesthetica Art Prize Now Open For Entries: Maria Hinze, Painting & Drawing

Hosted by Aesthetica Magazine, the Aesthetica Art Prize is a celebration of excellence in art from across the world. It offers artists the opportunity to further their engagement with the art world.

India Art Fair, New Dehli

India Art Fair returns to New Delhi from 28-31 January. Founded in 2008, the event is a crucial platform for the visual artists working in the region, and builds bridges between its creative community and a multitude of international markets.

Interview: Professor Christine Borland, Woon Art Prize, BALTIC 39/Northumbria University

The Woon Foundation Painting and Sculpture Art Prize, a partnership between BALTIC 39, Newcastle, and Northumbria Unviersity, offers an exceptional opportunity for students.

Interview with Frances Pritchard, Tibor Reich, Whitworth, Manchester

Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, hones its reputation as a key international textiles collector and exhibitor with a new retrospective celebrating the centenary of textiles pioneer Tibor Reich.

Review: Heman Chong, South London Gallery

A million blacked out business cards covering the floor set the scene for this exhibition that explores ideas of exchange, and the role of regulations in determining codes of behaviour.

Robert Mapplethorpe: The Perfect Medium, Getty Center & LACMA, LA

This major retrospective, presented between the Getty Center and LACMA throughout spring 2016, will explore the work of one of the most significant photographers of the late 20th century.

Review: Miró’s Studio, Mayoral Galeria d’Art

Marking 60 years since Joan Miró’s studio was founded in Majorca, Mayoral Gallery, London, presents an immersive, authentic exhibition recreating Miró’s atelier. We review the show, on until 12 February.

Interview: Photographer Albert Elm, Catlin Art Guide

We interview Albert Elm, a recent graduate of the BA (Hons) Fine Art Photography degree at The Glasgow School of Art about his inclusion in the XL Catlin Art Guide + Exhibition in 2016.

Interview with Multi-Instrumentalist and Soul Singer Royce Wood Junior

London songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and soul singer Royce Wood Junior discusses his album The Ashen Tang, which incorporates elements of nostalgia with modern, multi-layered production.

Pipilotti Rist: Retrospective and New Works, Kunsthaus

Renowned worldwide for her pioneering video installations, Pipilotti Rist will transform the Kunsthaus Zürich with sensual works that encounter convention and taboo with humour and irony.

Interview with Marina Abramovic, Goldberg, Park Avenue Armory

Read our interview with seminal performance artist Marina Abramovic on her recent installation and interpretation of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, at Park Avenue Armory, alongside Igor Levit.

Janet Mendelsohn, Ikon Gallery, Birmingham

From 27 January Ikon Gallery presents the largest exhibition to date of original prints by American photographer, academic and documentary filmmaker Janet Mendelsohn.

Review: Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, QAG

APT is the Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane’s flagship exhibition focused on the art of Asia, the Pacific and Australia. We review the eighth edition, which explores performance in recent art.