BAFTA Shorts 2013

Long seen as the crudité to the blockbuster’s entrée, the short film is about to morph from a stepping stone into the main presentation.

David Bowie Short Films

The Space presents five short films, made in collaboration with the V&A, which each explores the genius of David Bowie on occasion of the first full-scale retrospective of his career, David Bowie is.

6 To See This Bank Holiday Weekend

The Bank Holiday is a great time to explore new exhibitions. From Amsterdam to New York we uncover the best in contemporary art in international galleries across a variety of practices.

Johan Van der Keuken: Up to the Light, Amsterdam

Up to the Light focuses on the way in which filmmaker and photographer Johan Van der Keuken brought together contrasting images in his films and observed a world in constant transition.

Art Paris Art Fair

Art Paris Art Fair arrives this weekend at Grand Palais. Hosting 20 countries and 143 galleries it presents modern and contemporary art. The event previews on 27 March and runs until 1 April.

Interview with Film Poster Designer Sam Smith

For Carlos Reygadas’ Post Tenebras Lux, ICO commissioned American designer, Sam Smith to produce the artwork. He approached the project as a film fanatic and an admirer of Reygadas’ Silent Light.

Asian Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, Brisbane

The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT) at GOMA in Brisbane, Australia, is a pastiche of works from the many regions of Asia, the Pacific, and Australian Aboriginal communities.

Birds Eye View Preview: Wadjda

In advance of the Birds Eye View film festival, the BFI preview Wadjda, which tells the remarkable story of a young girl growing up in modern-day Saudi Arabia, and her quest to buy her own bicycle.

New online project: Antipodes by Layla Curtis

A new online art project has launched today alongside a photographic exhibition at Spacex from 18 May. British artist Layla Curtis’ Antipodes is an online and photographic project.

Arrrgh! Monsters in Fashion at Gaite Lyrique, Paris

Lady Gaga famously refers to her followers as “little monsters”, presumably hoping by this to encourage them to reclaim the darker elements of their psyches and feel more comfortable in themselves.

David Bowie Is, V&A, London

David Bowie is back at the centre of the public’s consciousness. To celebrate his birthday, Bowie released a surprise single, Where Are We Now?, with the announcement of an album, The Next Day.

Exhibitions at Ikon Gallery, Birmingham

The first exhibition of the New Year at Ikon Gallery sees John Flaxman, Timur Novokov and Nastio Mosquito enter a fascinatingly provocative symposium of culture, history and imagery.

Unfolding the Ayran Papers, Coventry

In a celebration of film, unseen footage from the Stanley Kubrick Archive and a film installation by Turner Prize nominated artists, Jane and Louise Wilson, exhibit at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.

Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2013 Now Open for Entries

ASFF allows for both budding and established filmmakers to connect with new, worldwide audiences and interact with some of the biggest personalities in the film industry today.

Charles Atlas: MC9, Tate Modern

Charles Atlas, award winning artist and filmmaker, opens MC9 at Tate Modern on 19 March. Running for just a week, his multi-channel video installation explores the intersections of media and dance.

Aesthetica Art Prize Winners Revealed & Exhibition Open

Winners of the Aesthetica Art Prize were announced last night at the preview of the Art Prize Exhibition. Damien O’Mara was awarded the Main Prize and Poppy Whatmore collected the Student Prize.

The Art of Pop Video, FACT Liverpool

FACT, Liverpool are launching their newest exhibition: The Art of Pop Video. Opening on 14 March, the showcase recalls some of the most memorable moments in modern music.

Interview with Moving Image Artist, Sam Curtis

Aesthetica interviews Sam Curtis, who will be presenting work at the Moving Image Contemporary Video Art Fair. He is also due to take part in FORMAT International Photography Festival in March.

Matt Calderwood: Paper Over the Cracks at BALTIC 39

For his solo exhibition at BALTIC 39, Matt Calderwood will create a series of ambitious new sculptures which explore the impact of environment and process on simple everyday materials.

KINOTEKA Polish Film Festival

Now in its 11th year, the KINOTEKA Polish Film Festival opens 7 March. Running until 17 March the event offers visitors an opportunity to view the best of Polish Cinema and the visual arts.