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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zabludowicz Collection has unveils the list of artists featured in Sound Spill, a project by Thom O’Nions, Richard Sides and Haroon Mirza which sets out to examine how sound inhabits an exhibition space.
Superreal explores the layered meanings and interpretations of the real as it is represented in photography and video art. Featured images examine alternative realities. From 6 February until 19 May.
On 23 April DNA Berlin opens Fold & Break, a new solo exhibition by Bulgarian artist Mariana Vassileva. Her practice examines numerous elements of life, exploring mobility and urban living.
So Much I Want to Say: From Annemiek to Mother Courage is the fifth display of works from the Goetz Collection at Haus der Kunst. The title is borrowed from an early video work by Mona Hatoum.
A unique exhibition platform, Art Basel’s Unlimited sector will this year feature 79 artworks, the largest number of projects to date. Unlimited is curated for the second consecutive year by Gianni Jetzer.
Sharjah Art Foundation continues an extensive programme of music, performances, and film screenings as part of Sharjah Biennial 11, Re:emerge – Towards a New Cultural Cartography.
Eva and Franco Mattes’ filmic piece is the result of an online call to watch “the worst video ever”. Showing at Carroll/Fletcher, the film is a demonstration of audiences’ reflecting on another film.
The Design Museum has announced the seven category winners for the annual Designs of the Year Awards. The awards celebrate the best of international design from the last 12 months.
Every April hundreds of designers make the annual pilgrimage to Milan for Salone del Mobile, the largest design trade fair in the world. All next week, Crane.tv are taking up residence on the Milan frontline.
The Royal Academy of Arts presents Edouard Manet’s stunning portraiture. Those outside of London are offered the opportunity to view Manet’s works in HD on the big screen at a range of cinemas.
Yang Fudong is one of the most important figures of China’s contemporary art scene and independent cinema movement. His films and photographic work examine tensions between the urban and the rural.
