Review of Alvin Baltrop and Gordon Matta-Clark: The Piers from Here at Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool

As one of the UK’s leading photography spaces, Open Eye’s latest offering explores the work of two very different artists in an exhibition that opens up their works parallels and shared interests.

Laure Prouvost, Contemporary Art Society, London

Moving restlessly between disciplines of film, performance, sound and site-specific installation, the exhibition captures the diversity and complexity of Laure Prouvost whose name has now become a topical buzzword of the contemporary art scene.

Jerwood Open Forest Exhibition, Jerwood Space, London

The inaugural Jerwood Open Forest exhibition examines art in the environment and what it has the potential to be in its broadest definition. This unique, multisensory exhibition of new work charts the five selected projects over a six-­‐month period.

The Best of Terry O’Neill, The Little Black Gallery, London

As one of the most celebrated British photographers of the 20th century, with a career spanning six decades, Terry O’Neill is famed for his iconic photos of actors, musicians and politicians.

Thomas Struth at Marian Goodman Gallery, New York

Opening on 10 January, an exhibition of work by Thomas Struth will be on display at Marian Goodman Gallery. Struth’s recent series investigates the complexity of techno-scientific spaces throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Solo exhibition by Trisha Baga at Zabludowicz Collection, London

The Zabludowicz Collection will unveil a solo exhibition of New York-based artist Trisha Baga, in her first non-commercial gallery in the UK. It will unfold around the dramatic architecture of the Collection’s north London home.

Interview: Art:I:Curate Founders Nur Elektra El Shami and Irina Turcan

Mass media and new technologies have been influencing art as early as the 19th century. More recently with the Internet, technology and the media have increased the accessibility of experiencing art.

Stan Douglas: Luanda-Kinshasa at David Zwirner, New York

For Stan Douglas‘ 12 solo show at David Zwirner, the artist will debut a new film Luanda-Kinshasa on 9 January, marking the first time the artist has filmed on location in New York.

Hannah Höch, Whitechapel Gallery, London

Hannah Höch was a driving force in the development of 20th century collage. Splicing together images taken from fashion magazines and journals, she created a humorous and moving commentary on society.

Review of David Batchelor: Flatlands at Spike Island

In Flatlands, the stark white gallery space becomes infused with colour, revealing Batchelor’s ongoing exploration of it as a subject. Immediately upon entering the space, a long row of bright Atomic Drawings greets you.

Interview with Jerwood/Film and Video Umbrella Awards Nominee Lucy Clout

What Will They See of Me? is the second edition of the Jerwood/Film and Video Umbrella Awards and explores the importance attached to individual expressions of personal identity.

Making History: Colombo Art Biennale, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s pre-eminent platform for international dialogue in contemporary art, the Colombo Art Biennale, which opens 31 January, will feature works by artists and collectives from 12 countries.

Interview with Aesthetica Art Prize Artist, Jordan L. Rodgers

Jordan L. Rodgers uses his cross-disciplinary way of working to bridge the gap between traditional drawing and drawing on the iPad. It is this approach combined with an infatuation for architecture that saw Rodgers longlisted.

Review of Virginie Yassef: Au milieu du Crétacé, Galerie Vallois, Paris

Entering Virginie Yassef’s solo exhibition at Parisian Galerie Vallois, the visitor faces an installation L’Objet du doute (2013), a tree trunk, obstructing his way and then it suddenly starts to stir.

Russell Marshall: 40, A Retrospective of Kate Moss, Imitate Modern

The Kate Moss story unfolds in 40, a collection of work by Russell Marshall that celebrates one of the most photographed, enigmatic icons of the time and inspires conversation about celebrity culture and Kate Moss-mania.

Printing Sheffield, Millennium Gallery, Sheffield

A celebration of Sheffield’s printmakers will be presented in Printing Sheffield; an exhibition showcasing the vast number of local artists adopting traditional printing techniques to produce striking, contemporary images.

Zack Seckler: Botswana, Robin Rice Gallery, New York

The raw beauty of Africa is captured in photographs taken less than 500 feet above the ground in Botswana. Zack Seckler’s first photographic exhibition showcases vistas from above.

Tom Price, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield

A sculpture of a young man in casual dress holding and looking at a phone, Network (2012), will make its open-air premier at Yorkshire Sculpture Park as part of a solo exhibition by Tom Price.

Interview with Brish artist Steve Slimm

Steve Slimm has conquered most creative expressions, but is now known for his landscape paintings. Having expressed in this medium for over 30 years, he has been recommended in art foundation studies since 2009.

EXCHANGE 1, Alpha-ville, London

London-based innovators Alpha-ville launch EXCHANGE. This new series of events is designed to give the art, tech and creative communities an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, get inspired and discover new talent.

The Politics of Food, Delfina Foundation, London

During the past decade there has been a proliferation of cultural practitioners interrogating the global politics and ethics of food. Delfina Foundation has chosen 10 artists, curators and thinkers to explore the politics of food.

David Lynch: The Factory Photographs, TPG, London

Oscar-winning film director David Lynch extends his unique cinematic style to a series of dark and brooding images of derelict factories in David Lynch: The Factory Photographs.

Kate Tempest: Brand New Ancients, Lyric Hammersmith

Kate Tempest’s critically-acclaimed smash hit Brand New Ancients comes to Lyric Hammersmith for one night only. The work will open in West London in January as part of a national tour.

Interview with Photographer Fergus Jordan

Fergus Jordan’s photography explores the conflict between darkness, night and artificial light. He also takes time to examine the city in photography and the status of post-conflict societies.

Silke Otto-Knapp, Camden Arts Centre, London

Tackling the traditions of romantic landscape painting through the constraints of stage design, a new body of work by artist Silke Otto-Knapp opens at the Camden Arts Centre in January.

Uri Aran: Five Minutes Before, South London Gallery

Uri Aran has spent the past two months living in the South London Gallery’s artists’ flat. His new exhibition is his first solo show in the UK and includes a collection of works created during the course of his stay in London.

Robert Mapplethorpe: Saints and Sinners, Sean Kelly

The saints and sinners of Robert Mapplethorpe’s iconic images go head to head in an exhibition at the Sean Kelly Gallery, running until 25 January.

Matt Johnson, Alison Jacques Gallery, London

There is still chance to get along to Matt Johnson’s second solo show at Alison Jacques Gallery before it closes 21 December. Working with recycled old-growth redwood, million-year-old granite and bronze, Johnson deals with the theme of time.

Review: Alaïa, Palais Galliera / Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris

Celebrating the reopening of the Palais Galliera, the Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris presents a retrospective of fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa, uniting his most outstanding creations.

Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2013, National Portrait Gallery, London

From over 5,000 submissions by nearly 2,500 photographers, judges have whittled down the entries to this year’s Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize to just 60 pieces, now on display at the National Portrait Gallery until 9 February 2014.

Didier Mencoboni: Episode X, Génération…Etc… at Galerie Eric Dupont, Paris

Chance plays a preponderant role in Didier Mencoboni’s latest works. His sculptures range from fluorescent, dangling mobiles to photographs confected from the dollops of paint stuck at the bottom of the artist’s sink.

Ikon Gallery celebrates its 50th Anniversary

Ikon Gallery will be rolling out the celebrations in 2014 as they mark 50 years of championing modern and contemporary art with a special series of events and exhibitions.

Review of The Lady from the Sea by Thomas-Zanon Larcher and Jules Wright, Wapping Project

The Wapping Project stages a contemporary take on Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea in photographic essay and installation form by Thomas-Zanon Larcher and Jules Wright.

Review: Mona Hatoum, Reflection at Chantal Crousel Gallery, Paris

Mona Hatoum mentions that one the excitements of being an artist is not knowing where you will find a new exhibition. However, Reflection at the Parisian Chantal Crousel Gallery marks 20 years of their enduring collaboration.

Interview with Online Art Gallery, Imanaka Interiors

Imanaka Interiors is a UK online gallery exhibiting artworks that are unique in style and expression. All of the artists involved have their individual way of exploring life and what is beyond that.

Zimoun: Rotations, BACKLIT gallery, Nottingham

Cardboard, metal and wire and other everyday objects play their role in creating the simple and functional displays of Zimoun’s (b.1977) new exhibition, Rotations, at the BACKLIT gallery until Tuesday 31 December.

Re-view: Onnasch Collection at Hauser & Wirth, London

Taking pride of place in the heart of the Hauser & Wirth Saville Rowe & Piccadilly galleries was the Onnassch collection of post-war American and European artists who shaped the history of art.

Artangel Open 2014 Deadline

Artangel Open is inviting artists working in all media across the UK to submit bold, site-specific proposals that will transform and enrich the UK’s cultural landscape. Championing innovation and creativity is at the heart of this project.

Art Projects, London Art Fair

In a new section of Art Projects, a pivotal component of the annual London Art Fair, a series of collaborations between emerging UK and international galleries is to take place.

Review: Daniel Crooks, Anne & Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, Adelaide

In recent years the cinematic narratives of Daniel Crooks have gained international recognition for their mesmerising visions of time and space. This is Australia’s first survey of the New Zealand born multi-media artist.

Insight into Eloise Govier’s Artwork

Eloise Govier is an artist who divides her time between her studios in Wales and London. She is a painter who uses bold colour combinations to create sculptural canvases rich in texture and movement.

Jules Wright and Mallett: Opening the Shutters at Ely House, London

Opening the Shutters, an unexpected collaboration between Jules Wright, founder of the Wapping Project Bankside, and Mallett, brings together the work of seven high-brow photographers.

Martino Gamper: Tu Casa Mi Casa, The Modern Institute

Small islands of furniture and stylish arrangements of space form Italian designer, Martino Gamper’s (b.1971), first presentation in Scotland, running at The Modern Institute until 25 January.

Review of Calder Shadows at Venus Over Manhattan

Installed in one and a half days, Calder Shadows at Venus Over Manhattan is a remarkable experiment. 11 Alexander Calder mobiles occupy a darkened and otherwise empty exhibition space.

A New Objectivity: The Düsseldorf School of Photography, Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s Sǀ2 Gallery is currently playing host to an impressive collection of photographs taken from the influential Düsseldorf School of Photography.

Paolo Scheggi: Selected Works from European Collections, Ronchini Gallery, London

Featuring key works from his short but prolific artistic career, Ronchini Gallery presents Paolo Scheggi’s first solo exhibition in London for over 40 years from 11 December until 8 February.

Jake and Dinos Chapman: Come and See at Serpentine Sackler Gallery, London

Jake and Dinos Chapman have a reputation as the bad boys of contemporary art with their anti-establishment rhetoric, searing critique of their peers and art which aims to offend every human being who comes into contact with it.

Audemars Piguet and Galerie Perrotin Celebrate Curiosity

Swiss haute horology brand Audemars Piguet teamed up with leading art gallery Galerie Perrotin to celebrate the ambitious new work by artist duo Kolkoz commissioned for Art Basel Miami Beach.

Jameel Prize 3, V&A, London

The third Jameel Prize attracted almost 270 nominations from countries as diverse as Algeria, Brazil, Kosovo, Norway and Russia. A panel of judges, chaired by…

Review of Art Turning Left: How Values Changed Making 1789–2013 at Tate Liverpool

Currently housed within the top floor gallery of the Tate Liverpool, new exhibition Art Turning Left showcases an extensive collection of work relating to left-wing movements and ideology.