Aquatic Exploration
Alexej Sachov documents an emerging species of aquatic creature: the result of chance collisions between plastic pollutants in the deep.
Crafting Atmosphere
Cristina Coral’s imagery brings the psychology of space to our attention – a field exploring the impact of the built environment on emotion and mood.
Deep in the Forest
The works of Norway-born Rune Guneriussen are rooted in a sense of magic. Lamps appear nestled amongst lush green ferns and climb up trees.
Bursting with Colour
Green spaces are beneficial to mental health and general wellbeing. Viet Ha Tran wants to increase awareness of the importance of outdoor areas.
Unseen Landscapes
“There is a hidden luminescence in the wilderness of the American West,” writes Cody Cobb, a photographer and keen explorer based in Nevada.
Liverpool Biennial 2023: 5 Artists to Know
The 2023 Liverpool Biennial considers the past, present and future of society, marking the event’s 25 year anniversary with an atmosphere of reflection.
Coming of Age
Eric Asamoah’s analogue pictures are about growing up. They tell of journeys into adulthood, depicting raw and delicate experiences of youth in Ghana.
5 to Know:
Helsinki Biennial
Helsinki Biennial returns this year with 30 artists and collectives from Finland and around the world, exploring the title ‘New Directions May Emerge’.
2023 Listening Pitch:
Winners Announced
Aesthetica Film Festival and Audible have teamed up for The Listening Pitch 2023. We announce the two winning projects, ‘Banana’ and ‘Old Lesbians.’
Pictures from Porto’s Biennial
Acts of Empathy is the theme of the third edition of the Bienal Fotografia do Porto, a photo festival putting sustainability and connectivity centre stage.
Architecture with Purpose
Paris’ Centre Pompidou is hosting the biggest retrospective of Norman Foster’s work to date, introducing 130 high tech and sustainable designs.
10 Pavilions To See:
London Design Biennale
This year, designers were asked “to create an alternative geopolitical landscape driven not by competition nor conflict, but rather cooperation.”
New Creatives:
Top Graduate Shows 2023
You saw them here first. This summer, we survey the exciting talent coming out of leading UK art schools. This is the place to discover the next big thing.
Confronting Plastic Pollution
For the past decade Mandy Barker has engaged in conversations about ocean waste, creating stark images of discarded plastic found on global shores.
The Role of Capitalism
Isaac Julien’s film ‘Playtime’ poses the question: “how can financial capital be visualised?” whilst exploring the intersections of class, gender and race.
Wendy Red Star:
A Scratch on Earth
Columbus Museum of Art exhibits Wendy Red Star’s latest show, examining the roots of feminism and the ways Native peoples have been represented.
5 Must See UK Shows this Season
We have selected five exhibitions that are opening this Spring that we think you should see. Engage with new ideas and a whole world of possibilities.
Pride Month:
Art to Discover
Here are exhibitions and events to note in the UK, Europe and US, from photography shows and collection tours to day-long festivals and talks.
The Importance of Water
Ian Berry’s black-and-white monograph Water documents “man’s neglect and greedy usage of the natural resources of our planet”.
Photography Shows for the Summer
Summer is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with a dose of dynamic and vibrant art. This selection showcases the very best.
History & Ecology:
The June / July Issue
In order to fully understand the past and present, it is important to look at some of the key turning points in the history of humanity. Preview the new issue here.
Digital Futures
At London Design Biennale, John Mack asks: how is our relationship with tech changing us? In which spaces do we spend more time – digital or real?
A Moment in Time
Daido Moriyama’s compositions are sure to captivate viewers, not least for their documentation of everyday moments amidst immense change.
Assemblage and Discovery
Sarah Sze creates a series of site-specific installations that weave a trail of discovery through the Guggenheim’s iconic building.
Identity and Place
Peru-born, Brighton-based Ian Howorth’s nostalgic analogue photographs ask: what are the places, objects and sights that shape who we are?
Pastoral Memory:
Pictures from the Garden
Dewi Lewis’ latest release ‘Pictures From the Garden’, responds to Paddy Summerfield’s iconic book with a series of poignant photographic essays.
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