Sonia Delaunay's Prismes electriques 1914, part of the first British retrospective of her work. Courtesy CNAP
Sonia Delaunay's Prismes electriques 1914, part of the first British retrospective of her work. Courtesy CNAP

Our top international arts events this week: gardens in Islamic painting and more



Explore the garden in Islamic miniature painting

This exhibition in Berlin brings together a collection of miniature paintings that examine the garden in Islamic art as an image of paradise, a place of visual representation and recreation. These gardens evoke many associations: fountains, streams and ornate pavilions that serve as a retreat from the sun. Picnic in the Park: Gardens in Islamic Miniature Painting runs at the Pergamon Museum of Islamic Art until June 21. For more information visit www.smb.museum.

A golden age: the emperor who collected art

The Qianlong Emperor ruled China from 1736 to 1795 in a time of unprecedented prosperity. He was also a keen art collector. This exhibition in Australia brings to life this fascinating time with more than 120 works on loan from the Palace Museum in Beijing, including portraits, hunting scenes and formal court ceremonies. A Golden Age of China: Qianlong Emperor, 1736-1795 runs at the National Gallery of Victoria until June 21. For more information visit www.ngv.vic.gov.au.

Tate sets the record straight on Sonia Delaunay

This is the first retrospective of Sonia Delaunay to be held in Britain. Timely, then, as the contribution of the European doyenne of abstract art is often under-appreciated. This exhibition in London will feature groundbreaking colourful works spanning painting, fashion and design and will showcase her colossal impact on modern art. The EY Exhibition: Sonia Delaunay runs at Tate Modern from Wednesday until August 9. For more information visit www.tate.org.uk.

Singham Again

Director: Rohit Shetty

Stars: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone

Rating: 3/5

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Director: Alfonso Cuaron 

Stars: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Lesley Manville 

Rating: 4/5