Meaningful Dissemination

In a culture defined by a continual stream of news, it is easy to become detached. The nominated projects reveal a human perspective.

Meditative Sandscapes

Since 2011, Luca Tombolini has been drum scanning and printing on large scale prints, creating real-life scenes taken from long solo trips in remote areas.

5 to See: This Weekend

Around 95 million images are shared on Instagram daily. Shows running 17-18 February examine photography’s revolutionary potential.

10 to See: The Armory Show

The creative landscape is constantly expanding to welcome new approaches. The Armory Show offers opportunities for dialogue and discovery.

New Architectural Heritage

Two new projects from Christ and Gantenbein add to Switzerland’s landscape with an appealing mix of structural assurance and environmental sensibility.

Layered Surrealism

Paul Biddle is an award-winning surrealist photographer who often makes use of found objects, or photographs of objects from museums.

Innovative Contributions

Championing new artistic voices is increasingly important. The Foam Paul Huf Award celebrates emerging talent within the photographic realm.

Subtle Nuances

Finding beauty in simplicity, Branko Goncalves finds inspiration within the digital realm and building upon everyday image-making as a reflective medium. 

Communicating Inclusivity

Work by female practitioners makes up 3–5% of major collections. NMWA raises awareness through the #5womenartists campaign.

5 to See: This Weekend

The contemporary moment is defined by a deluge of images and information. Exhibitions running 10-11 February examine the theme of truth.

Redefining Plastics

In a world where a million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, practitioners strive towards a closed-loop, zero-legacy future.

Fluctuating Selfhood

In a complex world, approaches to the theme of representation are shifting. Curator Lucy Gallun discusses MoMA’s response: New Photography.

AIPAD: Visual Platforms

More than 100 of the world’s leading galleries come together this April for The Photography Show, taking place at the huge Pier 94 venue in New York.

Summer Tones

Inspired by femininity, summer vibes and tropical motifs, Adrienne Raquel’s work is playful and vibrant whilst communicating a sense of hazy nostalgia.

PHOTOFAIRS: Remote Investigations

Barren environments can offer fertile ground for creative endeavour. PHOTOFAIRS brings together practitioners investigating such locales.

5 to See: This Weekend

Habitats shape the way people live. Exhibitions running 3-4 February examine the interactions between individuals and their surroundings.

A Cultural Institution

Opening in May 2018, the Guardian Art Center (Beijing) is an intelligent hybrid space designed by award-winning architect Ole Scheeran.

Critical Responses

Gender stereotypes come under the lens at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, offering a sequence dialogues around the notion of home.

Symbolic Compositions

Deeply influenced by the Surrealists and fantastical childhood stories, Vikram Kushwah produces images that illustrate the complexities of the subconscious.

Kinetic Structures

Focusing on lesser-known buildings of Istanbul, Yener Torun has developed a vision of asymmetry, creating satisfying balance in vibrant compositions.