Symbol of Activism
Tilda Swinton and the Art Fund led a campaign to save filmmaker Derek Jarman’s cottage – now a symbol of individuality and activism.
Tilda Swinton and the Art Fund led a campaign to save filmmaker Derek Jarman’s cottage – now a symbol of individuality and activism.
A new exhibition at Melbourne Now explores how contemporary artists reference, reimagine and challenge the past with new representations of life.
Metal-clad fruit. Bedrooms that defy gravity. A full moon bursting from a volcano. Here are five images we love, selected from the 2023 Open shortlist.
Apsáalooke artist Wendy Red Star curates ‘Native America: In Translation’ – a new exhibition dedicated to Indigenous voices, communities and heritage.
Tania Franco Klein’s latest photographic project plays with perspective, light and shadow to depict a disturbingly humorous party of self-sabotage.
Colour photography pioneer Stephen Shore talks about working with drones for his latest book on the beauty of everyday American landscapes.
South African photographer Ernest Cole used the camera as a means of defiance and documentation, revealing the daily horrors of the Apartheid era.
Moments of everyday beauty feature in these recommended reads, showcasing the best of art and image-making from the 20th century to today.
Johny Pitts considers the concept of home – travelling across the UK coastline to document Black British culture, geographies and people.
What makes a show stand out? The Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation spotlights those who made “significant contributions” to the medium in 2022.
The landscape of photography has changed so much since 2003. This article will introduce you to our favourite images from across the past two decades.
VR headsets. Iconic buildings. Lush greenery. Bold portraiture. These five finalists shine for their technical skill and original approach to storytelling.
Jess T. Dugan’s tender images explore themes of gender and sexuality, as well as love, desire, loss and the dichotomy of looking and being looked at.
It’s been ten years since “selfie” was named word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries. Chrissy Lush is interested in the power of self portraiture.
Anastasia Samoylova holds up a mirror to the reality of life in Florida, presenting a multi-dimensional view of people and places threatened by climate crisis.
This year’s shortlist – comprising 21 talented international artists – is a testament to shared creativity in a time of rapid change.
Julia Nimke’s evocative photographs ooze “wanderlust” – a word which describes the feeling of longing to travel, adventure and discover.
A hypnotic installation at Lightroom, London, journeys through six decades of David Hockney’s renowned painting, photography and digital drawing.
“I’ve realised my art can have more purpose than just hanging on a white wall.” Aïda Muluneh captures the imagination in powerful, change-making imagery.
