The largest contemporary art festival in the UK is back! The 12th edition focuses on themes of healing and the titular keyword “uMoya” means spirit and breath, calling for the return of ancestral knowledge and wisdom.

The brand new Tobacco Warehouse’s spacious interior is filled with art from six very different artists, all addressing Liverpool Biennial’s leading themes in their own ways, from organic material sculpture to performance.

Curated by Garth Gartrix, WINK WINK reveals the nuance of queer perspectives and an alternative view of the world via photography, video, sculpture, drawing, textiles and mixed media.

Jessica El Mal and Parham Ghalamdar focus on the symbolism and significance of water, in the context of humans’ complicated relationship to nature across the world.

Erwin Wurm’s sculptures are incredible objects to look and interact with, while also providing some light relief from the more serious side of fine art that we often encounter today. His love for the absurd and unexpected makes for a truly memorable (and funny) display.

Cross Lane Projects celebrates the work of Margaret Harrison and Conrad Atkinson with a joint exhibition from two artists, who, despite being married, maintained entirely independent practices for several decades. Here, their work is shown together for the very first time.

See Hew Locke’s new show of maximalist, grand sculptures of figures on horseback, pondering questions of  state, ceremony, royalty, legacy of the empire and the symbols of nationhood.

A new major retrospective has landed at Baltic gathering the work of the self-described ‘chronicler of the deindustrialisation revolution’ – Chris Killip, one of the country’s most prominent documentary photographers.

A treat for gamers, fans of anime and new media, LuYang Arcade Liverpool offers a display bursting with interactive and immersive experiences.

See Larry Achiampong’s new exhibition in Newcastle, including the artist’s critically acclaimed first feature film.

Marvel at classical sculpture and learn more about the twisted minds and complicated relationships of ancient gods at the World Museum’s brand new exhibition.

Come face to face with the wonderfully twisted world of Lindsey Mendick’s imagination in this immersive display featuring ceramics, installation and many hidden surprises.

The Whitworth’s new major collection exhibition explores the issue of forced displacement throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. You’ll find works by Marc Chagall, Cornelia Parker, Mounira al Solh and many others.

Find out how the first tourists to the Lake District (a time before mobile phones, specialist clothing and TripAdvisor reviews) experienced the area, in this fascinating new exhibition.

The work of global art stars Phyllida Barlow, Helen Chadwick and Cornelia Parker all make an appearance at the Hepworth Wakefield’s new exhibition, alongside many other female artists who work in the medium of sculpture.

An exhibition of works by Déirdre Kelly that mirror Ruskin’s dedication to observation, and adoration for Venice and the Lakes.

Offering a brilliant blend of history, art and literature, this expanded exhibition presents a fascinating insight into the artist’s life and work.