Krakow Film Festival 2014

Krakow Film Festival in Poland opens this May for its 54th edition. Running for eight days from 25 May until 1 June, the event is one of the oldest film festivals dedicated to documentary, animated and short fiction films in Europe.

Various Artists, Jerwood Encounters: TTTT, Jerwood Space, London

Curated by Sarah Williams, TTTT responds to recent developments amongst artists around language, technology, image dissemination, sentimentality and anxiety.

Interview with ICA Curator, Juliette Desorgues on Walerian Borowczyk

A retrospective of the work of Walerian Borowczyk is due to go on display at the ICA this week. The Listening Eye highlights the artist’s extensive work in filmmaking, painting and sculpture.

Aesthetica Art Prize Talks: James Boaden, Lecturer in History of Art at the University of York

The third in the series of free lunchtime talks taking place as part of the Aesthetica Art Prize is led by University of York Lecturer and Art Historian, James Boaden. Join Boaden at York St Mary’s as he talks about the evolution of film.

Dryden Goodwin, Poised, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull

Originally commissioned and presented by Film and Video Umbrella and De La Warr Pavilion at the time of the London 2012 Olympics, Dryden Goodwin’s film installation piece Poised, returns for the Yorkshire Festival 2014.

Review of Oberhausen Short Film Festival 2014

It is a major accolade for a short film festival to reach its 60th year. Oberhausen Short Film Festival was launched in 1954 and it has grown to become one of the most revered film festivals in Europe.

Review of Bruce Nauman, Harris Museum & Art Gallery

As part of this programme and in collaboration with ARTIST ROOMS On Tour, The Harris Museum & Art Gallery hosts a snippet of works by influential American artist, Bruce Nauman.

Shezad Dawood: Towards the Possible Film, Parasol Unit, London

Parasol Unit plays host to the solo show of London based artist, Shezad Dawood. Spanning the gallery’s ground floor and first floor levels, it comprises several sculptures, neon light works, five large scale paintings on textile and two videos.

Aesthetica Art Prize Longlisted Artist Kathy Hinde

Piano Migrations by Kathy Hinde features in the Aesthetica Art Prize longlist of 100 artists from around the world. Her work unites the two practices of visual art and music composing.

Vote in the Aesthetica Art Prize and Win an Exclusive Evening in York

Aesthetica is inviting the people of Yorkshire to cast their vote for the Aesthetica Art Prize People’s Choice Award this spring. Additionally, voters are entered into the Free Prize Draw.

GAST: Dale Fearnley and Laura Mahony, Lincoln

Home is where the heart is, and artists Dale Fearnley and Laura Mahony have opened theirs to the outside world. A collaborative project with Ian Malicom, GAST is a unique exhibition situated inside the couple’s home and includes sculpture, installation and performance.

NOISE Festival Open for Entries

NOISE Festival is now open for entries. The award-winning national arts charity has announced an outstanding line up of Curators to handpick online entries for the 2014 event, including fashion designer Giles Deacon and many more.

Join Lunchtime Talks at the Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition

Over the coming weeks, a series of lunchtime talks will run in conjunction with the Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition at York St Mary’s. There is an opportunity to gain significant insight into art practices.

Hetain Patel: American Boy, Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Sadler’s Wells New Wave Associate, Hetain Patel, takes to the stage for a very personal take on identity shape-shifting in his new solo American Boy. Patel constructs a warm and funny self-portrait entirely from quotes from American movies and home-grown television.

Review of Freedom Has No Script at Iniva, Rivington Place, London

In November 2013 Iniva announced that the first recipient of its Commissions and Exhibitions Fund would be Turkish artist Burak Delier, whose work strives to provide a critique of capitalism through contemporary art.

The Aesthetica Art Prize: People’s Choice Award

The Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition brings dynamic, contemporary art to a medieval setting in the heart of York. From thousands who entered, eight artists have been selected for exhibition in the categories of Photographic and Digital Art; Three Dimensional Design and Sculpture; Painting and Drawing, and Video, Installation and Performance.

Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition Talks: Finalist Deb Covell

Join leading contemporary artist and Aesthetica Art Prize finalist Deb Covell at the first in a series of talks that will discuss and debate developments in the art world. Starting on 23 April, the talks run on Wednesdays from 12.30 – 1pm at York St Mary’s.

RSA Annual Exhibition , Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture

The RSA Annual Exhibition is a focal point of the Royal Scottish Academy’s programme, showcasing work from academicians the length and breadth of Scotland. It is now in its 188th year.

Bill Viola: Passions, Kunstmuseum Bern, Museum of Fine Arts Bern

Bill Viola is one of the leading international artists working in video art. For more than 30 years, Viola has been experimenting with tapes, installations, sound environments, electronic-music performances and TV productions.

Review of Mark Titchner, CGP London

About a decade ago, it seemed Mark Titchner was popping up in every high-profile group show in London, and this exposure naturally led to his Turner Prize nomination in 2006.