(On) Accordance, Grand Union, Birmingham

The art scene in Birmingham has been given a new lease of life. Alongside the main commercial galleries there has been an abundance of lesser known exhibitions orchestrated by recent graduates.

Bedwyr Williams: My Bad, Mission Gallery, Swansea

With a wry humour and sharp wit, Bedwyr Williams continues to reflect on the human condition. The exhibition feels like a tour around Bedwyr’s mind, his humour, his fears, his annoyance and bugbears.

Review of Barbara Hepworth: The Hospital Drawings

Between 1947 and 1949, Barbara Hepworth produced around 80 works of surgeons at work. This period of activity followed the friendship that resulted from the hospitalisation of her daughter.

Review of Kate MccGwire: LURE, All Visual Arts, London

Occupying a liminal space between nature, science and art, Kate MccGwire’s sculptures are both ominous and sensuous. Made from masses of delicate feathers, they are “impossible creatures”.

Review of David Shrigley, Bradford

The majority of David Shrigley’s work currently exhibited at Bradford 1 Gallery is drawn in pen. However, there are a healthy number of colour monoprints also on display. Until 19 January.

Art for The World: FOOD, Geneva

Art for The World showcases FOOD, an international travelling art project. Curated by Adelina von Fürstenberg, the show focuses on the connection between food and environmental concerns.

Alain Rodier: New Paintings in Series 2012, London

Alain Rodier presents New Paintings in Series 2012, a new range of 25 works. Collating works from the past 12 months, they stand as the fifth major show that the Parisian has housed in London.

Review of Edgar Schmitz: Surplus Cameo Decor

The paraphernalia of the movie saturates the contemporary world. Since the Lumière brothers and George Méliès, artists have appropriated its affects and revealed its fictions. From 18 October.

Ivan Seal: In Here Stands It, Spike Island, Bristol

In his first large-scale solo exhibition in Britain, Ivan Seal presents a collection of paintings exploring his take on the still life genre. On view as part of In Here Stands It, until 9 December in Bristol.

Edvard Munch: Symbolism in Print, North Carolina Museum of Art

An artist on the fringe, Edvard Munch’s life experiences as well as natural setting, contribute to the manifestation of art work that explores themes of emotional turbulence and anguished silence.

Alex Katz: Give Me Tomorrow Review, Turner Contemporary, Kent

Following on from a Tracey Emin solo show that tore in two the views of locals and critics alike, Alex Katz’s exhibition, Give Me Tomorrow, has a lot (or little, depending) to live up to.

The Roundel: 100 Artists Remake a London Icon

100 artists including Jeremy Deller and Roger Hiorns have taken it upon themselves to redesign an iconic image in the newly published The Roundel: 100 Artists remake a London Icon.

Blank You Very Much Interview

Blank You Very Much is a platform for designers to take iconic brands and redesign them. The concept of “blank” is the space where designers are able to make their mark on an established brand.

Interview with Alex Katz

Turner Contemporary Gallery, Margate, from the 6 October 2012 to the 13 January 2013, will be home to an exhibition of works by acclaimed American painter Alex Katz. From 6 October – 13 January.

Alias, Sideways Rain, Sadler’s Wells, London

Arriving at Sadler’s Wells for the first time, Geneva based dance group Alias performs Sideways Rain. Directed and choreographed by Guilherme Botelho, Alias have produced more than 20 works.

Interview: Stuart Semple, Artist and Fashion Designer

Artist and designer Stuart Semple has utilised his artistic eye to create a cardigan, in collaboration with Aubin & Wills. Semple’s project has history and thought sewn into each seam of the item.

Review of Frieze Masters

The differences between Frieze London and Frieze Masters are undoubtedly the atmosphere in which they are housed and the context and authorship of the work presented. Read our review.

Shelter: Rashid Johnson, South London Gallery

South London Gallery has given “Shelter” to New York-based artist Rashid Johnson’s first solo exhibition in London. Running until 25 November.

Dazed & Confused: The Art Issue

Iris Apfel, the iconic 91-year-old fashion muse, is on the cover of Dazed & Confused’s new art special. Shot by Jeff Bark at Apfel’s home in Manhattan, the feature is styled by Robbie Spencer.

ASFF Comedy Preview: Cockatoo

Featuring in less than a month at ASFF, Cockatoo is part of the Comedy screening. Produced by Ninja Milk and directed by Matthew Jenkin, Cockatoo has already proved immensely popular.