Reduction Study (Ping Pong), Short Film from ASFF

A research-based investigation, Reduction Study explores foreign accent perception in relation to social identity and cultural standardisation. The artist takes part in an accent reduction class.

Zhuang Hui and Dan’er: 11 Degrees Incline at Art Basel Hong Kong

Artistic duo Zhuang Hui and Dan’er exhibit their new work, 11 Degrees Incline, at Art Basel Hong Kong. Representing the Magician Space, Beijing, the pair have collaborated since 2005.

Miles Aldridge’s Carousel

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.

Trailer for Pulitzer Prize Winner, Disgraced

Aesthetica presents the trailer for the UK première of Disgraced – recent winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama 2013. The piece took US audiences by storm in 2012 and provoked debate across the nation.

Pablo Reinoso: Living Sculptures, One Central and Mandarin Oriental

As part of Le French May in Hong Kong and Macau, One Central and Mandarin Oriental exhibits Living Sculptures by Pablo Reinoso. On show since mid April, the show runs until 14 July.

Peekaboo, Short Film, ASFF

Starring Lesley Sharp and Shaun Dooley, Debbie Howard’s achingly tender drama Peekaboo follows a couple whose world is torn apart after three pregnancies tragically end in stillbirth.

Review of Frieze New York

A larger-than-life balloon dog by Paul McCarthy, almost identical to Jeff Koons’, marks the north entrance to Frieze. Clearly an eye-catcher, the piece indicated the wealth of art to be seen once inside.

Review of Francisco de Corcuera:The Impossible Existence of a Mathematician at Rosenfeld Porcini, London

Rosenfeld Porcini’s show presents a series of works by Francisco de Corcuera. At just over life-size, the imposing pieces command the visitors’ attention and induce a contemplative mood.

Review of Oat Montien’s Ex-Libris at The Book Club

The enchanting nature of books is a childhood gift experienced long before we are able to understand the words on a page. This experience is something Oat Montien evokes in his first London show.

Interview, Director of PULSE New York, Cornell DeWitt

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.

Hamlet’s Hybris (A Remix), Short Film from ASFF

Shot in the UK, France, Germany, Finland and Norway, Hamlet’s Hybris featured in ASFF 2012 as part of the Experimental Films series. There is still chance to submit a short film to ASFF 2013.

LOOK/13, Liverpool

For the 2013 edition of Liverpool’s International Photography Festival, LOOK/13 has collated the works of photographers such as August Sander, Martin Parr, Tom Wood and more.

Theaster Gates: 13th Ballad at MCA Chicago

13th Ballad, an installation by Theaster Gates, is an extension of the artist’s 12 Ballads for Huguenot House, which was co-produced by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago for dOCUMENTA (13).

Hostage, Short Film, ASFF

Emotionally tense, Hostage is a gritty tale of a woman taken hostage by a man who does not speak English, and how they manage to connect beyond the limitations of language. Entries for ASFF are open.

Linder Sterling: The Ultimate Form, Wakefield

This weekend Linder Sterling presented her UK premiere of The Ultimate Form, a physical collage that combined dance, costume, music and her provocative prints at The Hepworth Gallery.

Interview with Kate Lindsey of Ariadne auf Naxos

The 2013 edition of Britain’s best-loved opera festival, Glyndebourne, opens in style on 18 May with a new production of Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos. Directed by Katharina Thoma.

Christopher Williams: For Example: Dix-Huit Leçons Sur La Société Industrielle (Revision 18)

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.

Cockatoo, Short Film, ASFF

Cockatoo tells the story of a man attempting to heal his heart by hiring a girl to play the role of his ex-girlfriend. The comedy was produced by Ninja Milk and directed by Matthew Jenkin.

Three Blind Mice, ASFF

A three minute documentary, Three Blind Mice reflects on how Geoff Souster launched his career as a bespoke tailor and perfected his craft over 40 years. Entries are open for this year’s ASFF.

Daniel Gordon: The Green Line, Los Angeles, California

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.

Daddy, Short Film, ASFF

Screened at ASFF 2012, Daddy is a visceral expression of director Sydney Southam’s knowledge of her father’s suicide. The artist film depicts Southam’s privileged, yet tragic background.

Interview with Emilie Pugh

Natural Perception was an art show curated by Aretha Campbell at 68 Dean Street, a Georgian House in Soho. The stunning venue showcased the work of eight artists including Emilie Pugh.

Leslie Thornton, Luna, Winkleman Gallery, New York

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: ZeitErfahrung L’esperienza del tempo, Brescia

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.

ABCDead, Short Film, ASFF

ABCDead is a two minute tale of experimental genius. Shot in black and white, the short follows a story of sadness and untimely death. Directed by Camilla Robinson and produced by Dapper Films.

Safwan Dahoul: Repetitive Dreams, Ayyam Gallery

Safwan Dahoul exhibits his work for the first time in the UK at Ayyam Gallery. Repetitive Dreams includes the first series of paintings Dahoul has created since leaving Damascus for Dubai last year.

Essential Film Festivals: May

To celebrate the last month of ASFF’s call for entries, we present a guide to the essential film festivals to attend. Highlights include DOXA and Cannes Film Festival. Entries close 31 May.

Palace Art and Craft Fair, Fulham Palace, London

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.

Interview with ASFF Best of Fest Winner, Rich Williamson

The deadline for submissions for ASFF is fast approaching. There is just under a month left to submit short films to the festival, and the final deadline for submissions is 31 May.

Review of Saloua Raouda Choucair at Tate Modern

The world’s first major museum exhibition of Saloua Raouda Choucair is long over-due. Choucair has dedicated her life to art through her interest in a vast array of subjects such as Islamic art and poetry.

Aesthetica Offer, Hans Josephsohn, Yorkshire Sculpture Park

The first UK major indoor and outdoor Hans Josephsohn exhibition launches this week at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, showcasing work from a career which spanned almost 60 years.

Mariele Neudecker, HOUSE Festival of Visual Arts, Brighton

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.

Los Carpinteros: Irreversible at Sean Kelly, New York

Los Carpinteros’ new exhibition Irreversible will open on 11 May at Sean Kelly. The show will be installed in all three of the gallery’s spaces and will include new sculptures as well as a video installation.

Review of Ellen Gallagher’s AxME at Tate Modern

The new Ellen Gallagher show opens at Tate. After last year’s gigantic displays of work by Damien Hirst and Edvard Munch it’s refreshing to see a not so publicly known artist on view at the gallery.

Interview with Previous ASFF Entrants, the Blaine Brothers

To celebrate the final month of ASFF’s Call for Entries, we caught up with entrant Ben Blaine of the British filmmaking duo the Blaine Brothers. Their comedy, The Maestro, screened at ASFF 2011.

Athens Video Art Festival 2013

The Athens Video Art Festival returns for the ninth edition of the International Festival of Digital Arts & New Media. Shows, screenings and events will be hosted at the Historical Centre of Athens.

Tate Liverpool is 25

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.

Mike Kelley, Mobile Homestead, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

Mobile Homestead is a permanent art work by the late Mike Kelley located on the grounds of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. It’s both a public sculpture and a personal structure.

PUNK: Chaos to Couture, New York

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), Museo di Santa Giulia

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.

1963 at Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York

The exhibition 1963 will focus on three major events: the treatment of civil rights protesters in Alabama; Martin Luther King, Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech; and the assassination of President Kennedy.

John Riddy: Palermo, London

For his fifth solo show at London’s Frith Street Gallery photographer John Riddy’s latest body of work, Palermo, takes a broader look at the less visible parts of the Sicilian capital’s urban landscape.

One Month Left to Enter the Aesthetica Short Film Festival

There is just one month to go before the submission deadline for ASFF. Enter your film by 31 May to screen your work in an impressive setting and be in with the chance of winning a cash prize.

Catlin Art Prize, London

The Catlin Art Prize opens an exhibition at the Londonewcastle Project Space. Each of the nine Catlin Guide finalists have produced a new piece specifically commissioned for Londonewcastle.

Interview with Bedwyr Williams on His Upcoming Exhibition

The Starry Messenger was a convention recently held at St Fagans National History Museum and was a prelude to the exhibition at the Venice Biennale. Aesthetica speaks to Bedwyr Williams.

Bella Kerr: Keeper at Mission Gallery in Swansea

Keeper(s) investigates the gallery space, the role of the artist and the participation of the viewer. On entering the space we are given the opportunity to interact with the show, becoming a malleable object.

Claire Aho: Studio Works, The Photographers’ Gallery

Claire Aho has produced a prolific output, covering editorial, advertising, fashion photography and reportage. From this body of work the selection of photographs exhibited at The Photographers’ Gallery were taken between 1950 and the 1960s.

Julian Stair: The Matter of Life & Death, York St Mary’s

The Matter of Life and Death is a new installation by Julian Stair. Exploring the rituals surrounding death, the works have been created in response to ceramics from the collections of York Museums Trust.

Nikolas Gambaroff: Quality Interiors, Gio Marconi Gallery, Milan

Milan’s Gio Marconi Gallery’s latest offering is Quality Interiors by Nikolas Gambaroff, which runs until 18 May, and sees the New York-based artist’s first solo show at gallery. Until 18 May.

Benoît Maire: Le fruit est défendu at the Galerie Cortex Athletico, Paris

The title of the show should be understood as a pun: forbidden fruit, but also fruit that needs defending. It’s a nod towards the opening of the gallery itself, the fruit of some labour and enterprise.