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Interview with Bruce Munro on New Exhibition Light

Internationally renowned British artist Bruce Munro will open Light, an exhibition of 10 breathtaking, large-scale outdoor and indoor lighting installations coupled with indoor sculptures.

My Neighbourhood, Short Film, ASFF

Directed by Julia Bacha & Rebekah Wingert-Jabi, My Neighbourhood explores the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis in the midst of a transition championing human compassion.

Takesada Matsutani: A Matrix at Hauser & Wirth

Takesada Matsutani: A Matrix features a wide selection of works including a recently enacted performance (or more specifically, the remnants from one) titled Hauser & Wirth, London and dated 2013.

Daniele Tamagni: Global Style Battles, London

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.

JP, Auclair Street Segment from All.I.Can, Short Film from ASFF

All I Can is an exploratory film that compares the trials of big mountain skiing to the challenges of global climate change. Shot across six continents, the world’s top skiers deliver inspirational performances.

Review of Keith Haring: A Political Line at Musee d’Art Moderne, Paris

A major new two-part retrospective is being staged at Centquatre and Musee d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. The subject: Keith Haring’s political line as portrayed in his densely symbolic artwork.

Above As Below, Short Film, ASFF

Michelle Arbon’s Above as Below follows the journey of a young soldier during his first experience of war. The film is inspired by the beautiful and harrowing poetry of the Second World War.

Michael Landy: Saints Alive, The National Gallery, London

Michael Landy’s kinetic sculptures appear in Saints Alive, opening at The National Gallery. Inspired by works in the gallery’s collection, Saints Alive is the culmination of Landy’s recent residency.

Where’s My Supermalt? Short Film from ASFF

Where’s my Supermalt? is a two minute tongue in cheek comedy, revolving around impatient Toby who finds himself in a situation after ordering his favourite drink. Enter ASFF until 31 May.

A Small Hiccup, Grand Union, Birmingham

Including eight commissions reflecting on language, rhetoric and speech, with performance, sculpture and digital media, A Small Hiccup explores communication through a variety of forms.

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.