DAVID BOWIE IS,

One of the most influential performers of all time has opened up his personal archives for the curators of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum’s spring show. The 300 exhibits are breathtaking: from the original 1972 Ziggy Stardust jumpsuit by Freddie Burretti to Brian Duffy’s photo from the cover of Aladdin Sane. March 23 – July 28; vam.ac.uk

THE NATURE OF THINGS: Gaël Davrinche and

Zhang Dali,

This new show at Shanghai Gallery Magda Danysz juxtaposes the work of French painter Davrinche with the giant bronze sculptures of Chinese artist (and Charles Saatchi favorite) Zhang Dali. Man's relationship with the natural world is the common theme. February 2 – March 9; magda-gallery.com

LICHTENSTEIN: A

Retrospective,

The influence of pop artist Roy Lichtenstein has been unmistakable in recent seasons – think Phillip Lim’s cartoon-print bags or Markus Lupfer’s slogan jumpers. Now here’s a chance to see where it all began as the Tate Modern and the Centre Pompidou pay tribute to the American artist’s work, with 125 of his pieces on display. February 21 – May 27; tate.org.uk. July 3 – November 4; centrepompidou.fr

PUNK: Chaos To Couture,

The theme of this spring’s fashion exhibitionat the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art is a rebellious one. Punk: Chaos To Couture will feature 100 pieces inspired by the ’70s musical revolution, from McQueen to Marc Jacobs and Vivienne Westwood. May 9 – August 11; metmuseum.org