London

A show at Alison Jacques highlights the artist’s technical prowess and use of colour, but lacks critical discussion of her processes

At Soft Opening, London, Hendrickje Schimmel challenges linear constructs of creation and usage by manipulating end-of-life materials

At Studio Voltaire, London, a new film narrated by Ben Whishaw asks why the intelligence services proved such an ideal calling for gay men in the early 20th century

On the occasion of Carolee Schneemann’s survey at the Barbican Art Gallery, Cathy Wade looks back at the artist’s 1973 kinetic painting ‘Up to and Including Her Limits’

The artist and poet invites us into her world of rage, vulnerability and humour at ICA, London

The artist’s latest show, at Corvi-Mora, London, depicts men stripped of their social identities

An impassioned show of new works at Sim Smith, London, affirms the artist’s longstanding engagement with queer sisterhood, solidarity and survival

Dan Fox reviews the writer’s memoir of a twilight capital of art, fashion and music

For the last video in the series on creatives and their home cities, the acclaimed South London-raised artist shares a slice of her home life in Leyton

The family-run art space speaks to Vanessa Peterson about reclaiming the city they’re losing, community activism, and inspiring others to unite and resist

‘Having people around and making dinner is what gives me the most pleasure’

The clubland veteran is committed to sharing stories of survival

‘Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk’ is a mesmerizing display of silk brocades and detailed craft, but glances over history’s muddier moments

40 years on, the fight for reproductive rights, and against sexual violence, has never been more pressing

The West London designer behind Saint London talks through his label’s development, and the role his website has played

An emporium of new-age junk and legal highs debases Marlborough London’s exhibition space

At the Turbine Hall, the artist turns the Victoria Memorial inside out, populating her counter-monument with memories of colonial violence

Works by the legendary New York gallerist and early champion of Abstract Expressionism go on show in London

Is this a show about the artist’s youth or is it about something bigger – landscape?

A guide to the best shows around town