Abstract Possible, The Birmingham Beat, Eastside Projects, Birmingham

Abstract Possible revisits a quintessential 20th century movement that was also to produce the backbone to many more subsequent movements, but has since taken intriguing routes in the 21st century.

The Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2012 Review

It’s been just over a week since ASFF closed, hosting its annual Closing Night and Awards Ceremony at which The Sugar Bowl took Best of Fest and Hollow scooped up the People’s Choice award.

Chanel and Marilyn Monroe

Inside Chanel, is a retrospective website that is dedicated to rediscovering the history of Chanel. Featuring a timeline of Chanel’s development, the site’s latest release is a glamorous short film.

Botanica Interview: Eanna de Freine

Recently releasing Botanica, a book of stunning photography by Sander Meisner, editor Éanna de Fréine talks to Aesthetica about the ideas and collaborations behind Meisner’s latest works.

Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize: Winner Jordi Ruiz Cirera

This year’s Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize has been awarded to Jordi Ruiz Cirera. The winning photograph captures a Bolivian woman who was clearly reluctant to sit for the camera.

ASFF Interview: Shasha Nakhai & Rich Williamson

Taking 200 short films from over 25 different countries, the ASFF is set to launch tomorrow. Aesthetica speaks to the directors and writers of The Sugar Bowl, Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson.

Interview: Cig Harvey, You Look At Me Like an Emergency

Opening on the 14 November at Robin Rice Gallery, Cig Harvey will be launching her exhibition, You Look at me Like an Emergency, based around her best selling photographic book of the same name.

ASFF Filmmaker Interview: Anya Camilleri

ASFF opens in just three days. The City of York will be alight with 200 short films across 15 different venues. Aesthetica has a quick fire interview with Anya Camilleri, director of ASFF thriller, Perfect.

Eddie Peake & Prem Sahib: Feel Up at Southard Reid

Located up several flights of carpeted steps in a Dean Street townhouse is Southard Reid. A single room facing out towards the plush bars and restaurants that now populate the heart of Soho.

ASFF Animation Preview: The Man With The Stolen Heart

Myles McLeod of winning animation company, The Brothers McLeod will be leading a masterclass on how to create an animated world and explore the process of shaping characters.

Sharon Lockhart | Noa Eshkol, The Jewish Museum, New York

Sharon Lockhart engages the legacy of Noa Eshkol, the Israeli dance composer and artist who created an innovative notation system that describes virtually every perceptible movement of the body.

ASFF Filmmaker Interview: Nicholas Paton, Candid

It is now exactly a week until the Aesthetica Short Film Festival opens at City Screen in York. Aesthetica speaks to film director Nicholas Paton about drama, photography and his future plans.

Karl Largerfeld & Carine Roitfeld: The Little Black Jacket, Saatchi, London

Karl Largerfeld is a strange icon. He appears, complete with his metal-adorned knuckles, his silvery hair combed neatly like a fashion-conscious, aristocratic angel from a bizarre monochrome future.

Interview with James Richards, Jarman Award Nominee 2012

The winner of this year’s prestigious Film London Jarman Award is to be announced on 5 November. Launched in 2008, the award supports and applauds artists working with moving image.

ASFF Top 10 Films by Female Filmmakers

ASFF opens in just over a week. As the festival is the brainchild of our fabulous editor, Cherie, we’re extremely proud of how many great female filmmakers will be screening at the festival.

Nelli Palomäki: Sons of Nakhimov, The Wapping Project Bankside

The Wapping Project Bankside’s latest show features artist Nelli Palomäki’s series Sons of Nakhimov for the first time in the UK, following recent exhibitions at Les Rencontres d’Arles and Kulturhuset.

BFI’s Film Costume Archive at the V&A, London

Hollywood Costume explores the central role costume design plays in cinema storytelling. In collaboration with the BFI, the collection brings together over 500 iconic movie costumes.

Arte Povera: The Great Awakening, Kunstmuseum

Arte Povera, formed in Italy with famous artists such as Alighiero Boetti, Jannis Kounellis, Mario Merz and Michelangelo Pistoletto. It is characterised by the use of simple means and ‘poorer’ materials.

The ASFF Top 10 Highlights

It’s just 10 days to go until ASFF opens. The City of York is gearing up to present a celebration of short film and the genius filmmakers behind them. The four day festival is one of a kind within the UK.

Art Toronto Opens Today

Running for the next three days until 29 October, Toronto will be submerged in art as it opens it’s premiere art fair. Art Toronto is Canada’s only contemporary and modern international art fair.