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.

Diffusion: Cardiff International Festival of Photography

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.

Paul Pfeiffer: The Drives, London

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.

Art Monaco this Weekend

For its fourth edition, the fair hosts a special four day event in The Grimaldi Forum, one of the most prestigious convention centres in Europe, and unites international art under one roof.

Turner Prize Shortlist Announced

The four artists shortlisted by Tate for the Turner Prize 2013 have been announced this morning. The artists are: Laure Prouvost, Tino Sehgal, David Shrigley and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.

Ragnar Kjartansson: Scandinavian Pain at Moderna Museet, Malmö

A newly-built, full-scale barn enveloped by the pink haze of an eleven-metre long neon sign saying “Scandinavian Pain” meets visitors to the Turbine Hall at Moderna Museet Malmö.

The Other Art Fair, London

The Spring edition of The Other Art Fair is here. Running 25 – 28 April, the fair is an artist-led event, designed to give artists the opportunity to curate individual stands from which to sell their work.

Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition Open For One More Week

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.

Mark Leckey: The Universal Addressability of Dumb Things at Nottingham Contemporary

The Universal Addressability of Dumb Things, curated by Turner prize-winning artist Mark Leckey is the latest of Hayward Touring’s artist-curated exhibitions from Southbank Centre.

Mounir Fatmi: History is Not Mine at Paradise Row Gallery

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.

Sean Henry, Glyndebourne Summer Festival 2013

Sean Henry collaborates with a world-famous Opera House and premieres his new collection at Glyndebourne Opera House as part of the 2013 Glyndebourne Summer Festival, which opens in May.

Sound Spill, Zabludowicz Collection, New York

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.

Calder After the War, London

Nearly 50 pieces of Alexander Calder’s sculptural works are on show at Pace from 19 April until 7 June. A comprehensive exhibition, Calder after the War examines the artist’s practice from 1945 to 1949.

Interview with Performance Artist, Ellie Harrison

Artist Ellie Harrison opens her installation, Rage Receptacle, tomorrow. Running until 27 April the project is part of Transform my Leeds and will give participants a chance to let off some steam.

Niki de Saint Phalle: The Girl, the Monster & the Goddess, Moderna Museet, Stockholm

Niki de Saint Phalle is best known for her colourful, voluptuous goddesses, her shooting paintings and the spectacular exhibition SHE – A Cathedral at the Moderna Museet in 1966. From 20 April.

Unlimited at Art Basel

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 Biennial 11 Programme of Music, Performance, and Film Continues into May

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.

Opening Evening 8, Manchester

AWOL Studios in Manchester host their eighth Open Evening on 17 May from 4pm until 9pm. With 81 studios and workshops, AWOL Studios at Hope Mill is home to over 120 artistic and creative individuals.

Poppositions Art Fair, Brussels

Launching its second edition, Poppositions returns to Brussels with another unconventional venue, twice as many participants and a jury to elect the best propositions from the selected artists.

Rudolf Stingler at Palazzo Grassi, Venice

Conceived by artist Rudolf Stingler and Elena Geuna, the exhibition presents over 30 paintings from international collections, including those of the practitioner and of François Pinault.