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Barbara Kruger’s work, as relevant as ever, continues to question consumerism and consumption – inspiring a new generation.
Barbara Kruger’s work, as relevant as ever, continues to question consumerism and consumption – inspiring a new generation.
“I always try to bring out people’s inner child.” Camille Walala’s most recent geometric artwork in Plymouth plays with tricks of perspective.
A new retrospective of Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi opens this month at Barbican Centre. We trace his inspiration.
Since the 2000s, British-American artist Anthony James has been creating sleek, post-minimalist sculptures. A new infinity room opens in London.
How far are we willing to go for entertainment? What does it mean to be human – and to hope? A new show at Sadler’s Wells asks these questions.
An exhibition in New York presents socially engaged work by contemporary Black artists – reclaiming ideas of physical, personal and cultural space.
All over the world, every year, birds are on the move. Bastien Pourtout and Edouard Taufenbach’s collages capture flights of swallows.
Charlotte Perriand started her career by knocking on the door of Le Corbusier. Design Museum explores her life and work in a key retrospective.
The theme for this year’s Prix Pictet – the award for photography that sparks discussions around sustainability – is fire. It couldn’t be more timely.
We preview five of the most exciting contemporary art podcasts, from deep dives into the lives of women artists to 20th century sculpture.
Liu Wei’s sculptures – crafted with sweeping polished aluminium – position us in an imagined future, looking back at the ruins of today’s world.
Aesthetica Art Prize 2021 longlisted artist Steve Messam has worked with the National Trust to create three inflatable, floating installations.
Scottish-Zimbabwean artist Sekai Machache explores identity, spirituality, and the body in a new show at Stills for Edinburgh Art Festival.
The ocean covers more than 70% of the planet’s surface but retains a profound sense of mystery. 10 photographers explore its depths through the lens.
Over the past year, protests have grabbed our attention worldwide. But how are these events documented? Who is clicking the shutter?
Featuring 41 artists from Finland and around the world, this year’s festival is titled The Same Sea, responding to the theme of interconnectedness.
“Photography is integrated into contemporary experience to such an extent that we consume the world through it.” A new book outlines 50 artists.
The Art Museum in Modern Times is a richly researched book that transports us through the history of today’s contemporary galleries.
Rohina Hoffman’s portraits – created during the pandemic – pay homage to food and family, encouraging us to pause, reflect and give thanks.
