From innovative 21st century software to pioneering post-war photography, shows opening at the end of October hold up a mirror to society.

Edward Burtynsky’s large scale images – now on view at Flowers Gallery, London – offer abstracted aerial views of humanity’s industrial impact.

The first UK solo show of work by FOAM Talent 2017 winner Vasantha Yogananthan is inspired by the Indian legend of The Ramayana.

Japan Modern highlights powerful photographic work by 20th century Japanese practitioners, exploring urban and rural environments.

Living with Buildings at Wellcome Collection, London, examines how urban structures influence society’s health and well being.

Space, Light and Time: Edward Woodman, A Retrospective foregrounds enduring images of 20th century artworks from renowned artists.

Part of Homotopia Festival 2018, Wake up Together at Open Eye Gallery champions the rights of individuals around the world. 

Design To Shape Light transforms perceptions of space through compositions inspired by thoughtful illumination and sculptural forms.

Aesthetica’s must-see shows for mid-October investigate the politics of image-making through documentary, post-production and installation.

After delving into commercial photography, Matthew Dempsey looked towards creating original work with draws a line between artifice and fine art.

The Atlantic Project: After the Future is a new contemporary festival addressing today’s era of uncertainty and changing perceptions of art.

Winner of the 12th Foam Paul Huf Award, photographer Daniel Shea captures the effects of capitalism on the urban landscape.

Two exhibitions of fashion and portrait photography by Marilyn Stafford open across the UK this autumn, exploring a diverse oeuvre.

Looking to the 21st century experience for inspiration, a selection of visionaries occupies the changing boundaries between truth and fiction.

Navigating the theme of Space, photography prize Prix Pictet investigates pressing subjects such overpopulation and the digital age. 

Recent Histories at Huis Marseille examines identity, migration and the legacy of colonialism through work by emerging African artists.

Society has never been so connected. A new publication and exhibition, Civilization, responds to the rapid pace of global development.

Brassaï is known for capturing enigmatic images of Paris during the interwar years. A new exhibition at SFMOMA reveals hidden depths.

Luke Evans discovered photography through a long-term interest in physics and organic sciences – which has later fed into deeply calculative images.

Tom Blachford’s Midnight Modern transforms California’s iconic mid-century Modernist architecture into surreal playgrounds.