Getting Lost

A new exhibition at Castlefield Gallery brings together artists who explore what it means to get lost and what we can discover when we lose our way.

Storms of Our Time

Prix Pictet returns to V&A for its 11th edition. It invites reflections on the growing volatility of our age, forever poised on the brink of the next crisis.

Portraits of Black Life 

Fotografiska Berlin presents Yero Adugna Eticha’s intimate portraits, which skilfully highlight the joy, resilience and complexity of Black life in Germany.

Somerset House:
Experimentation and Innovation

Somerset House announces its 2026–2027 season, which features artists, collectives and events that continually challenges creative boundaries.

Reclaimed Narratives

A powerful new exhibition at FOMU Antwerp spotlights photography from Palestinian women. Their images are a bold and defiant act of resistance.

Tyler Mitchell:
Reimagining Black Dandyism 

Tyler Mitchell’s new show at Gagosian, London presents a nuanced exploration of Black identity through fashion, portraiture and visual narrative.

Bradford 2025:
A Legacy Beyond Measure

Bradford City of Culture 2025 announces its closing programme, bringing a landmark year of art and community engagement to a fittingly bold end.

Five New Photobooks to Read

We bring you five new photobooks to enjoy this autumn. Their topics range from iconic figures in architecture, to the reality of present-day dating.

Reframed Narratives

Ajamu X’s latest exhibition at Foam Amsterdam questions: How can stories of queer communities be preserved when they are deliberately excluded?

Nadav Kander: After Dark

The acclaimed photographer’s upcoming exhibition in London encourages pause and contemplation via three compelling, otherworldly bodies of work.

The Politics of Visibility 

This is Gender presents an urgent and timely new exhibition, showcasing artists who consider the overlap of gender, disability and access to public life.

Powerful Documentary

Russell Newell’s photographs of Peckham in the 1980s provide a vital visual archive of Britain during a period of intense political and social upheaval.

Portraits of Connection

Amy Horowitz’s first photobook includes 166 portraits of young adults, shot over five years in NY’s Washington Square Park and the West Village.

Ten Artists for
World Photography Day

To celebrate World Photography Day, we’re sharing ten remarkable lens-based artists whose work has been featured in the pages of Aesthetica Magazine.

Behind Closed Doors

Photographer Pixy Liao takes stages portraits with her longterm partner, creating scenes that comically subvert stereotypes of gender and relationships.

Carrie Mae Weems:
History, Identity and Power 

Carrie Mae Weems is one of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century. A new exhibition at Gallerie d’Italia celebrates her remarkable career.

Bonds of Sisterhood

Photographer Siri Kaur’s latest project focuses on her sister, exploring family bonds, growing up, femininity and the rejection of shame as a woman.

Elliott Erwitt:
Joyful Photography

Elliott Erwitt is known for irreverent and witty photographs that show the absurdity of everyday life. His work is on display at Fotografiska Tallinn.

Eileen Perrier:
Identity and Belonging

Autograph’s new retrospective spotlights the career of Eileen Perrier, who uses the camera to foster real connections between individuals and communities.

Zanele Muholi: Visual Activism 

Zanele Muholi’s iconic series brings together Black, queer people in a celebration of love and joy, whilst recognising the barriers the community still faces.