Featuring 10 artists working over the past two thousand years, this exceptional exhibition visually investigates the theme of Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben’s essay What is the Contemporary?

The 55th International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale is entitled Il Palazzo Enciclopedico. Curated by Massimiliano Gioni, 88 National participants will be exhibiting in the city of Venice.

Opening to the public at the iconic City Factory venue on 31 May, Picturing Derry brings together, for the first time, some of the most iconic images of the troubles in the city in one exhibition.

Set in the serene St Mungo’s Museum of Religious Life and Art, photographer Liz Hingley’s Under Gods: Stories from the Soho Road provides an honest assessment of true multi-culturalism.

Stephen J. Morgan’s The Other Side of Everything is a striking series of images, documenting familiar places that uncover the artist’s journey as a second generation Irish boy growing up in Birmingham.

Stephen Willats’ latest exhibit at Modern Art Oxford is a collection of works ranging from 1998-2013. Each work addresses his interest in the mediation of personal and interpersonal relationships.

Curated by Domingo Milella and Bacarelli Botticelli, What is Contemporary? is open at Brancolini Grimaldi. The group show combines contemporary photography with works of art from the past.

The work of two leading world figures within the Land Art movement, Nancy Holt and Robert Smithson are on show at John Hansard Gallery, in a new exhibition England and Wales 1969.

Daniele Tamagni, comes to ArtEco to exhibit a collection of works from 2007. Global Style Battles is a diverse selection of images, celebrating music and fashion in a colourful display of photographic skill.

Filmmaker turned fashion designer and photographer Miles Aldridge has delivered seductive sirens silk-screened in an electrifying palette to the forefront of the fashion world for 15 years.

Marking its eight edition, PULSE New York took over the city last weekend to present 60 national and international galleries, exhibiting a mix of emerging and established artists. From 9-12 May.

Christopher Williams opens For Example: Dix-Huit Leçons Sur La Société Industrielle at David Zwirner, London, this Friday. The show is a critical investigation into the medium of photography.

Daniel Gordon’s first solo exhibition in LA, The Green Line, is a nod to Matisse’s well-known 1905 portrait of the artist’s wife. From 18 May, his colourful and striking works will adorn the walls of M+B.

Leslie Thornton returns to the Winkleman Gallery, New York, to exhibit an inspiring new work. Luna is a detailed examination of nature and technology. Running, from 11 May to 22 June.

Annegret Soltau’s solo show is described as somewhat of a “mini retrospective.” Upon entering the gallery, the viewer is transfixed by the numerous photographs of body parts sewn together.

The Palace Art and Craft Fair returns to London. Organised by the team behind Brighton Art Fair, MADE LONDON and MADE BRIGHTON showcases fresh work in the fields of art, craft and design.

Running in parallel with Brighton’s festival season is HOUSE, a celebration of visual art and domestic space. The lead artist for the sixth edition is Mariele Neudecker. Running from 4 until 26 May.

Since 1988, Tate Liverpool has been the home of key art works and attracted 15 million visitors. The gallery has become the most visited venue for modern and contemporary art outside of London.

The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art opens PUNK: Chaos to Couture. Through a dynamic collection of works, the show explores punk’s influence on high fashion.

From Albers To Warhol (To Now), presents pieces from the Daimler Art Collection. Whilst this collection has never before seen in Italy, it has already travelled to museums across the world.