Jo Baer, Camden Arts Centre, London
This exhibition focuses on American artist Jo Baer‘s most recent series of paintings which reflect on her life-long interest in history and science. Influenced by Palaeolithic cave paintings, the works depict esoteric and evocative imagery from her years living in the remote countryside of County Louth, Ireland.
Until 21 June 2015, www.camdenartscentre.org
Li Binyuan, Centre For Chinese Contemporary Art, Manchester
Beijing-based artist Li Binyuan challenges political and social restrictions, using his body as the medium for his sensuous productions. This show celebrates his performances and features some of the video recordings that comprise part of his practice.
Until 31 May 2015, www.cfcca.org.uk
The Curves Of The Needle, BALTIC 39, Newcastle upon Tyne
This group show explores artists’ recurring interest in vinyl records. Exploring album artwork and the cultural significance of the record collection, it brings together contemporary artists who have experimented with the format, including Elizabeth Price, David Blandy, Rodney Graham and Bruce Haack amongst others.
Until 17 May 2015, www.baltic39.com
(detail), The Usher Gallery, Lincoln
Curated by artist and University of Lincoln lecturer Andrew Bracey, (detail) features work by 118 artists, including David Reed, Fiona Rae, Daniel Sturgis, Neal Rock, Pavel Büchler, Shirley Kaneda and Julie Heffernan. First presented last year at H-Project Space, Bangkok, each artist has selected a close-up from one of their paintings, with the details creating a huge collage of images.
Until 19 April 2015, www.thecollectionmuseum.com
Indefinable Cities, Airspace Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent
This busy and engaging group show brings together three artists from the UK (Ben Cove, Emily Speed, Rebecca Chesney) and three from Japan (Ayaka Nishi, Hirofumi Suzuki, Daiki Murakami) to explore how cities develop and the ways artists respond to the urban environment. Featured works include film, installation, drawing and sculpture.
Until 16 May 2015, www.airspacegallery.org
Selections chosen by Jack Hutchinson and Chris Sharratt
