Figures stand in rivers and lakes. Headlights pierce through tree trunks. Martin Stranka’s compositions are full of suspense and mystery.

Human beings have always been fascinated by light: from the sun, stars and moon to twinkling LEDs, glowing signage and even UFOs.

“What if nature looked at itself? What would it see?” Loreal Prystaj places herself in wild places – physically holding up mirrors to the environment.

An exhibition follows the UK’s contemporary youth through trials of labour, alienation and oppression. Humanity emerges from hardship.

Berlin is built on reclaimed wetlands. These swamps are where Jakob Kudsk Steensen found inspiration for an immersive audio-visual installation.

When she was seven years old, Diana Markosian moved to California with her mother and brother. Now, she’s created a photographic retelling.

The 15th Getxophoto International Image Festival explores definitions of sharing in a globalised, digitised world. Here are 5 artists to watch.

China’s most recently completed architectural works are challenging traditional notions of sustainability. MoMA surveys this new generation.

Human activity is changing the climate in unprecedented ways. A new exhibition in Sheffield explores ideas of “the earth” through art.

A new retrospective of Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi opens this month at Barbican Centre. We trace his inspiration.

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.

All over the world, every year, birds are on the move. Bastien Pourtout and Edouard Taufenbach’s collages capture flights of swallows.

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.

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?

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.

We Change the World considers how art and design can inspire positive social change, with a particular focus on modern Australian society.

From figurative to abstract, photorealistic to surreal, discover five works from the 2021 prize – showcasing innovative ideas and technical skill.