Narrative Presence
American author Wright Morris started photographing in 1933. He recorded the aftermath of the Great Depression in the US.
American author Wright Morris started photographing in 1933. He recorded the aftermath of the Great Depression in the US.
Borders, ecological crisis and the human condition. These are the themes explored in this week’s recommended photography exhibitions.
An anonymous figure darts through the rain. Smoke billows in the darkness. A sense of mystery can be found in René-Jacques’ images.
Mark Power’s ‘Good Morning, America’ is a series capturing a moment of change. It traverses the US, revealing a fictional world that never existed.
Italian photographer Maria Maglionico offers a correlation between the foreground and background of images – they seamlessly blend into one another.
Aesthetica’s picks for 7-8 December look to the power of art as a form of communication, offering intimate photography and immersive installation.
Francesca Woodman took her first photograph at the age of thirteen. MCA Denver explores how the artist discovered a unique creative voice.
Reflected mountain ranges. Splashes of water. White clouds drifting past. Morozova’s images complement natural elements with bold, colourful fashion.
How do we define the notion of home? What happens when a house is left behind? Gohar Dashti’s images reveal the true power of nature.
Guillaume Simoneau’s works are crisp, bright and clean, presenting a diverse and compelling depiction of Canada’s topographies.
Portraits reveal truths about the human condition – how we present ourselves to the world. Bey explores the dialogue between sitter and subject.
Inspired by the busy streets on the island of Corsica, So AsA began to build up a portfolio of silhouettes, having originally shot in black and white.
A groundbreaking photography series depicts one of the world’s most important ecological locations as well as its diverse cultural narratives.
Thomas Jordan is influenced by the northwest Chicago suburbs. These compositions transform everyday scenes into jewel-tone utopias.
Ian Howorth’s cinematic images, captured through analogue film, revel in the authenticity of opportunity, spontaneity and chance.
Aleksander Malachowski is a Warsaw-based, working at the intersection of photography, geometry and symmetry.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art’s latest show is a timely and necessary celebration of Judy Chicago and her contributions to contemporary art.
Must-see shows for early December offer all-encompassing experiences. Light installations look towards perception and wellbeing.
This issue of Aesthetica, ‘Listen and Respond’, invites you to engage with our times. Featured: Doug Aitken, Dawoud Bey, Eddo Hartmann and Tales of Us.
