A performance drawing installation took place at the third Singapore Biennale 2011 – featured 63 artists from 30 countries, was open to the public last March to May. Although you have missed the event you can still explore the exhibition here.

An exploration of the body through drawing by creative practitioners a London College of Fashion (University of the Arts, London) and The Swedish School of Textiles (Sweden). The exhibition that takes place in Stockholm and highlights the crucial role that, for students, researchers and practitioners, drawing plays within the creative thinking and the fashion design process. Exhibition begins runs from 28th April to 14th May 2011.

The Royal Academy of Arts presents the first major retrospective exhibition of Jean-Watteau’s (1684-1721) drawings to be held in the UK. The exhibition contains over 80 works on paper produced by the French artist and takes place from 12th March to 5th June 2011.

An Open Residency takes place at Drawing Spaces in Lisbon from 3rd to 19th March. This is a second phase of a project that started in 2009 and relates to the book ‘Invisible Cities’ by Italo Calvino. Drawing in Shadow appear in sequence of this experience. Read more to find further details of this event.

The dalla Rosa Gallery in London are proud to present an exhibition featuring wall drawings by Greig Bourgoyne and Reena Makwana. Working side by side the artists juxtapose styles and visions while exploring the transitional nature of the space, tracing movements through it and accentuating the contrast between solid versus fluid bodies. PLease read more for further details of the exhibition and preview being held on 17th March from 6-9pm

Drawings2 is a second collection of drawings by Mel Strawn which can now be viewed online. The drawings span some 7 decades of work which began in the 1940s. The majority of drawings are small sketchbooks studies. Some are more ambitious and take the form of paintings or major components of paintings. This great ebook allows the amplification of drawings and can be edited at anytime in the future. So enjoy viewing!

In recognition and celebration of Steve’s 10 years at the wheel of the good ship Drawing Research Network (DRN), Derrick Welsh has produced a variety of drawings of portraits of Steve that can be viewed here…

Sketchbooks are integral to the practice of Ortelius Drew (Doreen Wittenbols and Ilga Leimanis). They lead drawing groups in their respective cities (Amsterdam and London) and use sketchbooks to record, collect and process information. Two of these books will be on view in exhibition ‘The Moment of Privacy Has Passed’ at The Usher Gallery, Lincoln, UK

Drawing can be used in a number of ways and settings. From a pictogram that transcends language barriers, a visualisation of topography, an emotional response to words or thoughts and as a formal means of communication. Working drawings are the (sometimes instant) solution to many problems. Find out more about Working Drawings’ exhibition and conference in Sheffield.

In late 2008 British soldiers about to leave for Iraq are sketched by war artist, Xavier Pick, who spent the next six weeks with them. He was given exclusive 24-hour access to the troops, allowing him to make hundreds of drawings and sketches. Listen to his experiences reported on a Radio 4 radio programme via iPlayer.