Announcing the 2026
Aesthetica Art Prize Shortlist
The 2026 Aesthetica Art Prize shortlist comprises 20 international artists whose artwork proposes creative responses to pressing contemporary issues.
The 2026 Aesthetica Art Prize shortlist comprises 20 international artists whose artwork proposes creative responses to pressing contemporary issues.
Rania Matar presents a love letter to the women of Lebanon, through a collection of portraits made in collaboration with individuals from the region.
We Felt A Star Dying, opening at the Grand Palais, is a monumental, mixed-media work that comes from two years of research into quantum physics.
Mexican architecture studio LANZA atelier employ 30,000 bricks in their undulating design, as the annual commission marks a quarter of a century.
Celebrated documentary photographer Sophie Green’s Tangerine Dreams is a vibrant portrait of the communities and subcultures that shape Britain.
June is Pride Month, and we’re spotlighting the top art exhibitions and events that recognise LGBTQIA+ history, call for equality and celebrate queer love.
The 12th edition of Future Now returns, bringing together award-winning artists for talks that engage with many themes from our rapidly changing world.
Howard Greenberg Gallery spotlights two artists work emerged from the social periphery and came to leave an indelible mark on cultural imaginations.
Tate Modern celebrates an artist who dedicated his career to engaging the public, employing optical effects and encouraging physical interaction.
The photography festival returns, bringing nearly 100 exhibitions to Madrid and cities across Spain, including Barcelona, Santander, Seville and Zaragoza.
London Gallery Weekend provides an opportunity to discover the capital city’s world-class gallery scene, celebrating the city’s diverse creative communities.
Ten.8 afterimage explores the legacy and impact of Ten.8, a photography journal that emerged from the Midlands’ radical cultural and political landscape.
Michelle Sank’s Drag Daughters, now on display at Het Zuid-Afrikahuis, Amsterdam, is a powerful series that portrays Cape Town’s influential drag queens.
As photography celebrates its bicentenary, Pinault Collection is hosting a major group exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce to mark the anniversary.
The American artist’s new book of essays opens the black box of AI, offering tools to navigate an image culture increasingly shaped by computer vision.
A new seasonal series of sculpture exhibitions will see works by world-renowned artists like Hans Arp and Garth Evans go on show in Leeds this summer.
Inside the June / July issue of Aesthetica, artists, architects and photographers invite readers to engage with a slower, more attentive way of seeing.
In the heart of Bruges’ vast museum quarter lies art gallery BRUSK, a brand new cultural landmark with international appeal and fascinating exhibitions.
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston presents the first major museum exhibition to survey over four decades of work by the artist Mary Ellen Carroll.
