Vivid Depiction
Yannis Davy Guibinga’s pronounced photographs are part of an expansive conversation about the representation of Africa and its wider diaspora.
Imagined Architecture
Alexis Christodoulou is a Cape Town-based artist who specialises in three-dimensional renders. He draws on the parameters of video game graphics.
Playful Combinations
Ulaş Kesebir & Merve Türkan utilise bold primary colours and minimal sets, using draping materials and block furniture to subvert domestic spaces.
Nocturnal Exploration
The seventh edition of Next Generation, an annual feature showcasing new photography graduates from the London College of Communication.
Modes of Iconography
With the role of the selfie, how has portraiture changed? Is any idea authentic? Kuzma Vostrikov and Ajuan Song consider new visual archetypes.
Digitised Landscapes
Following a UN report on the effects of a 1.5°C increase, Google Arts & Culture’s Heartbeat of the Earth series makes sense of the key conclusions.
5 Artists to See:
Vienna Contemporary
From seminal photography to abstraction and installation, the 2020 programme highlights global established and emerging artists.
Aesthetica Archives: Illusory Worlds
In an increasingly digital landscape, it can be hard to decipher the lines between reality and fiction. Discover artists encouraging us to look twice.
Objects as Characters
Nicolas Polli plays with domestic still lifes, imagining a world – like many of us have throughout lockdown – in which objects are characters all their own.
Visual Languages
Bruce Nauman looks at the languages – and aesthetics – of entertainment and advertising, creating works that explore human perception.
The Botanical Mind
There has never been a more important time to consider our relationship with the environment. Camden Art Centre looks at plants in art history.
5 New Art Books
This month’s round-up of new releases spans street photography, futuristic architecture and surf culture, offering visual inspiration and global perspectives.
Humanity and the Land
Paul Hart captures the melancholy beauty of farmland. The images move beyond traditional landscape photography, taking a critical approach.
The Future of Architecture
The Architizer A+Awards highlights designers who are transforming society and the built environment for generations to come.
Lost and Found
Kao Saephan is a photographer and writer who’s interested in the cinematic nature of smaller, often forgotten towns in California.
Connection and Identity
Bloomberg New Contemporaries returns for 2020 with a new digital platform. Kirsty Sim’s images explore the effects of mass media on culture.
Intrigue in the Everyday
Manchester based photographer Robert John Watson captures unnoticed spaces in the urban landscape. A new show draws attention to the city.
5 Live Streams to Watch
Since lockdown, museums around the world have been hosting Q&As online, making art more accessible than before. Discover five top picks.
Individuality and Acceptance
Namsa Leuba’s latest series explores gender dysphoria, myth and reality. Boogie Wall Gallery, London, explores the themes in detail.
Floral Imagination
Flowers have had a significant presence in throughout art history, from painting to digital renders. A new book examines their enduring appeal.
Computer Vision
Trevor Paglen is an artist examining the systems and technologies that shape our world. He reveals the underpinnings of the digital landscape.
ING Discerning Eye: New Platforms
The annual exhibition is now calling for entries for a brand-new online edition in 2020, giving creatives the opportunity to showcase virtually.
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