Coastal Documentation

Rusty Wiles is a Florida native, who serves as a firefighter and paramedic. Five years ago, he downloaded Instagram and began to shoot.

5 to See: This Weekend

Top picks for the beginning of November use cinematic aesthetics and candid photography to capture the essence of pivotal eras in history.

5 to Read: This Month

From new photographic series to architectural monographs, November’s must-read publications chronicle migration, urbanity and post-war life.

Understanding Humanity

To mark the opening of its new venue for photography, Fondation Henri Cartier Bresson pays tribute to activist Martine Franck.

Quiet Disconnection

No mobile phones, radios or microwaves are permitted in part of the state of West Virginia. Paul Kranzler and Andrew Phelps investigate.

Representing Chronology

Images by Hiroshi Sugimoto explore the relationship between art and time, raising questions about representations of history.

Urban Expanses

Around 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas. Chronicling this phenomenon across major cities is photographer Michael Wolf.

Retold Narratives

Offering female perspectives on WWI, No Man’s Land offers rarely-seen images taken by contemporary and wartime photographers.

Surreal Architecture

Laurent Chéhère’s surreal images expose hidden narratives, repositioning buildings in the sky whilst bringing unique details into focus.

Visual Exchange

November 2018’s Magnum Square Print Sale in partnership with Aperture looks to physical and metaphorical journeys through iconic images.

Nostalgic Outdoors

Dylan Lewis is a photographer from Richmond, Virginia. Addressing themes of loneliness in the 21st century, the images express a sense of longing.

5 to See: This Weekend

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

Global Realities

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

An Influential Narrative

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

Evocative Documentary

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

Urban Living

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

Enduring Imagery

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

Championing Freedom

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

Spatial Illumination

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

5 to See: This Weekend

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