Inspiring Reflection

These artists consider the relationship between nature and the human-made, question imperialist ideologies in film and create portals for reflection.

Working in Nature

Simone Nieweg’s retrospective at Stiftung Kultur, Cologne, explores the aesthetics of gardens, unplanned space and alternative allotments.

Alone, Together

For Rala Choi, the most important element in constructing a scene is to communicate his characters’ innermost thoughts and feelings.

Splendorous Colour

This exhibition of Werner Bischof’s captivating work focuses on his colour pieces, highlighting an important but overlooked part of his practice.

10 Questions With… Todd Hido

The message of Todd Hido’s latest photography exhibition is one of foreboding, anxiety and fear – all tinged with glimmers of hope for the future.

A Look Ahead:
Big Shows in 2024

Aesthetica selects five must-see exhibitions for 2024 in Europe, America and Asia, spanning photography, installation, architecture and more.

Beauty in the Mundane

Aesthetica reviews Thames & Hudson’s book ‘The Centennial Retrospective’ of Saul Leiter, bringing together 60 years’ work of the street photographer.

Aesthetica Art Prize:
Surreal Photography

Visual escapism, whimsy and play. We bring you works from previous Art Prize artists that test the boundaries of reality, symbolism and composition.

Space, Rhythm & Light

In the most comprehensive exhibition to date, Hepworth Wakefield brings together four decades of Kim Lim’s sculpture, photography and prints.

Slices in Time

Cal Cole photographs various locations – from cityscapes to electricity pylons – over a period of 60 minutes between sunset and nightfall.

Tokyo Unseen

Since the eighteenth century, Tokyo has been one of the world’s most densely populated cities. Lukasz Palka explores more in this photobook with teNeues.

Life in a Different Resolution

Experimental studio Random International exhibits a monumental and immersive retrospective at Nxt Museum, Amsterdam, exploring digital technologies.

The Cult of Beauty

Ideals of beauty have existed in every culture and era. The Wellcome Collection brings together a show that explores the concept throughout history.

Beneath the Surface

Can a snapshot conceal as much as it reveals? Joel Sternfeld’s seminal series subtly highlights pervasive social inequalities in late 1970s USA.

Giving a Voice

Shirin Neshat’s show at Fotografiska Stockholm draws attention to the fact that stories of violence are more than just headlines, but lived experiences.

Scenes from a Dream

Internationally acclaimed photographer Sheila Metzner exhibits at the Getty Centre with a survey that recounts her fashion shoots and still lifes.

Being Seen

Photography is a tool Zanele Muholi uses for resistance and social change. Their new show at SFMOMA celebrates the Black queer community.

Life on Mars

Self-taught photographer John Barbiaux is a master of the everyday, capturing sweeping cityscapes and natural vistas to quiet streets of American towns.

A Window to the World

Four Corners’ latest exhibition delves into the Half Moon touring shows, which brought topical photography to audiences around the UK

American Prospects

“All of my work has been about ideas of utopia and dystopia. I think that’s what gives America interest. It’s many things all at once…