Insightful Portraiture

Aesthetica Art Prize alumnus Vikram Kushwah is selected as a winner for Portrait of Britain 2018, an award celebrating diversity in the UK.

The Developing Metropolis

Chicago Architecture and Design gives a historical account of one of America’s most interesting cities through an architectural lens.

Seasonal Documentation

Tyler Haughey’s images examine the north eastern coastal towns, looking at the ways in which we use, interactive with and remember summer locations.

5 Artist Residencies

A selection of artist-in-residence programmes offers emerging visionaries distinctive platforms for the conception and sharing of ideas.

5 to See: This Weekend

Shows running 15-16 September are tied to a distinct sense of place, capturing life in diverse locations such as Mali, London, Italy and Belgium.

Surreal Topographies

Images by Thomas Wrede traverse the lines between simulation and reality by manufacturing the colossal through the miniature.

The Ideological Structure

Architects’ Houses foregrounds 30 of the design world’s most prominent figures, including Norman Foster, Todd Williams and Billie Tsien.

5 to See: The Aesthetica Art Prize

How has the digital revolution impacted daily life? The Aesthetica Art Prize exhibition, currently on display at York Art Gallery, explores this.

5 to See: This Weekend

Aesthetica’s selection of photography and design shows open 8-9 September transports viewers across the globe and into interior landscapes.

David Birkin: Reassessing Value

David Birkin – winner of the 2018 Aesthetica Art Prize – creates powerful artworks which reflect on the way war is depicted in society. 

Eclectic Architecture

Inspired by journeys through Mexico, Adam Wiseman’s Free Architecture captures the striking buildings that define the landscape.

Design Journeys

Combining nostalgia with a sense of minimalism, a new, playful project by Sella Concept adheres to an interest in usability and movement.

Visionary Responses

The 2018 edition of Unseen Amsterdam – a leading event for the discovery of new photographic talent – announces its responsive programme.

A Dynamic Platform

Looking to the future, Sydney Contemporary celebrates cutting edge emerging talent from Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

Last Day to Enter: The Aesthetica Art Prize

Today is the last day to submit to the Aesthetica Art Prize, an international award celebrating excellence and innovation in art around the world.

5 to See: This Weekend

Moving into September, must-see shows use documentary photographs, fashion imagery and new technologies to depict the urban landscape.

UNESCO Creative UK Cities

UNESCO’s Creative Cities network comprises destinations which celebrate innovation. Aesthetica offers insight into these locations.

Unexpected Compositions

Photography at Berlin Art Week questions life in a performance-orientated society through playful, surprising angles and uncanny postures.

Video Profile: Changyeon Lee

New York-based Changyeon Lee’s practice specialises in kinetic sculpture through the use of mechanical components and natural objects.

A Global Showcase

START Art Fair at Saatchi Gallery highlights emerging artists, young galleries and art scenes across the globe, offering varied perspectives.