Intrigued by social phenomena, Al Mefer’s photographs call upon artificial elements, using an intriguing interplay between shadow and colour.

Aesthetica Art Prize alumnus Liz West’s new site-specific sculpture transforms the space into a colourful arena for aesthetic appreciation.

There are more than 270 nationalities and 300 languages spoken in London. Shows at Calvert 22, Foam and NOW Gallery celebrate this diversity.

Doug Aitken’s Song 1 is an all-encompassing video piece that leads viewers into a mesmerising cinematic space.

Jacqueline Hassink documents a number of the planet’s dwindling “white spots”, lacking wifi and cellular coverage, shown at Benrubi Gallery.

Tomás Saraceno is known for examining the crossroads of art, science and architecture. A new presentation offers a multisensory arena.

Fashion designer and artist Sadie Clayton, one of 2018’s ING Discerning Eye selectors, discusses the importance of the initiative.

Georges Rousse’s practice occupies the intersection between photography, painting and architecture, creating otherworldly scenes.

This weekend’s key exhibitions respond to a fast-paced digital world through otherworldly installations, architectural surveys and video works.

Galleri F15 presents key works by Anish Kapoor, whose sculptures evoke curiosity over the relationship between space and object,

More than half of the world’s population lives in cities. Triennial of Photography Hamburg offers a range of perspectives on urban environments.

Whilst science fiction and futurism are a constant in Lee Bul’s work, an eclectic approach to material makes for an immersive experience.

In The Potemkin Village, Gregor Sailer captures illusionistic architecture around the world, from military training camps to replica cities.

Victoria Miro, London, announces an exhibition of new paintings, sculptures and installations by Japan’s best-known living artist, Yayoi Kusama.

An exhibition of new work by Nathaniel Rackowe at Letitia Beirut examines the changing nature of the built environment, reflecting on urban dwellings.

Aesthetica collates five must-see exhibitions that pave the way for the future of urban planning through sustainable methods and new materials.

John Gerrard’s Solar Reserve recreates  a solar thermal power plant in Nevada through new media, looking to the future of energy.

Turin-born Alberto Selvestrel creates indefinite landscapes that stretch into large, open expanses filled with natural contrasts and sweeping spaces.

Thames & Hudson release All About Saul Leiter, a collection exploring the artist’s entire career, from fashion photography to urban documentation.

Meng Zhou’s artistic projects draw on analogies of Chinese cultural history and myth. We speak with him to find out more about his past and current work.