Singapore’s National Museum kicks off 2013 with a photography exhibition by respected local photographer John Clang. In a series of 90 photographs, Clang investigates the theme of family and the role of the family unit within Singaporean society, and these photos will be shown alongside a selection from the museum’s own collection. nationalmuseum.sg

Young Designers' Exhibition (YODEX) is the largest design exhibition especially oriented to students in Asia. Design graduates’ works are brought together under one roof, with more than 95,000 visitors from Taiwan and abroad every year. During the four days of exhibition, visitors witness the dynamism of young designers in various design disciplines such as fashion, industrial design, communication design and interior design. As far as design students are concerned, YODEX offers a good opportunity for them to interact with one another and provides a valuable experience contributing to their pursuit of future careers. yodex.com.tw

With half of the participating galleries coming from Asia-Pacific, Art Basel Hong Kong assumes a significant role in the international art world by providing a portal to the region's artists. The new show gives galleries from around the world a platform to bring their highest quality work to Asia. From emerging talents to the Modern masters of both Asia and the West, the premiere edition of Art Basel in Hong Kong will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 23 to 26 and will trace twelve decades of art history across its four sectors: Galleries, Insights, Discoveries, and Encounters. On display will be paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, video and editioned works from the 20th and 21st centuries, by more than 2,000 artists from Asia and around the globe. artbasel.com/en/Hong-Kong

The 55th International Art Exhibition titled The Encyclopedic Palace, is opening to the public from Saturday June 1 to Sunday November 24 at the Giardini and the Arsenale. The preview will be held on from May 29 to 31. The award ceremony and the inauguration will take place on Saturday June 1. 88 countries will exhibit in the historic Giardini and Arsenale and throughout Venice. Among these are 10 countries participating in the exhibition for the first time: Angola, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Ivory Coast, Kosovo, Kuwait, Maldives, Paraguay, Tuvalu and the Vatican. The novelty is the participation of the Vatican with an exhibition held at the Sale d'Armi, an area which is being restored by the Biennale and converted into permanent pavilions. labiennale.org

The global stage is set for the 14th edition of ARCHIDEX - the International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  ARCHIDEX is recognised as the region's premier annual exhibition for the architecture, interior design and building industry. Under one roof, industry professionals can conveniently source for their respective industry’s needs while meeting industry providers and experts of the field face-to-face with 31,600 visitors from 53 countries and 11,042 architects, interior designers and developers. There will be also be two international conference forums. archidex.com.my

After the first Architectural Biennial Beijing was co-sponsored by PRC Ministry of Construction and Ministry of Culture in 2004, the fifth edition will be held from July 1 to September 30, 2013. This year’s biennial is based on a theme of “Social. Culture. Future," which refers not only to physical development, but also the social life of built spaces and the importance of protecting the natural environment. ABB2013 will showcase three major sections: themed exhibitions, a public art exhibition and the works of young architects and students. abbeijing.com

Paris Design Week is a professional event and an opportunity for all lovers of creation and the art of living to discover the heart of Paris and the latest trends of the season. Design, fashion, art, gastronomy – all aspects of the innovation will be showcased for seven days. Paris Design Week is open to young design and the avant-garde; it is a true showcase for the new French and international design scene. Nearly 100 talents will present their creations through exhibits and events. parisdesignweek.fr

100% Design Singapore is the first and only curated exhibition for contemporary design-led interiors in Southeast Asia. 100% Design Singapore showcases the latest trends in interiors and spans the gamut from exquisitely designed furniture and lighting to bathrooms and kitchens, as well as the best in floor and wall coverings. This convergence of the top products and players in the global design industry – specifically handpicked for their innovation – creates a display of cutting-edge creativity and originality to delight interior designers, architects, retailers and specifiers. 100% Design Singapore was conceptualised to be the leading design event that connects the international design community to Asian buyers. 100percentdesign.com.sg

Tent London is one of the largest design trade shows taking place during the London Design Festival and described as one of the most creative events in the design calendar. Extraordinary interior products are shown from over 200 established independents and undiscovered talents; accompanied by spectacular installations, inspirational talks, and presentations from country pavilions. Over 20,000 international trade buyers, high calibre specifiers, opinion forming media and design savvy public from 52 different countries attend the four-day event. Now in its seventh year, it is regarded as the most cutting-edge and progressive trade exhibition internationally and a must attend for those who need to be seen with their finger on the pulse of design. tentlondon.co.uk