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Review by Jenny Thompson Answering these two questions initially seems easy. However, if we consider our social and emotional histories, we begin to uncover a…
Review by Jenny Thompson Answering these two questions initially seems easy. However, if we consider our social and emotional histories, we begin to uncover a…
For 2010 the second edition of The Manchester Contemporary (28 -31 October) continues to harnesses cutting-edge and critically engaged contemporary art in the North West…
By Kenn Taylor Bloomberg New Contemporaries is an open-submission showcase for art students and recent graduates, which takes emerging artists and their works out of…
TOM WESSELMANN: Works 1958–2004 opened earlier this month in London at Haunch of Venison, marking the most extensive exhibition of his work to date in…
In the early 20th century, Duchamp posed the question of ownership in art and yet despite all the ensuing discussions surrounding postmodernism, authorship and everything…
By Kenn Taylor The Liverpool Biennial, now in its sixth incarnation, is the largest festival of contemporary art in the UK. It’s a huge undertaking…
The Simon Oldfield Gallery opened in Covent Garden earlier this year and with an exciting exhibition programme, the gallery offers a platform for emerging artists…
I know that you’re not supposed to have favourites, but Marina Abramović, really is one of my favourite contemporary artists today, which is a paradox…
By Bethany Rex History tells us that fashion trends often act as harbingers of economic change and fashion’s recent sombre mood is no exception. The…
Beyond COLOR: Color in American Photography, 1950-1970, opened last week in New York. This show re-examines of a crucial moment in photography’s short history, when…
The 6th Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival opens today! There are five action-packed days of film and video art from the UK and abroad…
Interview by Stephanie Bailey When I was offered the chance to interview Matthew Higgs via The Apartment, Athens, I jumped at the chance. An artist…
Catch the final days of Jerwood’s summer show, Locate, which continues until Sunday, 12 September.
After visiting Derry earlier this year and seeing the murals in the Bogside, I really needed to find out more about the works and more…
Don’t forget, The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition closes for entries next Tuesday! We’ve decided to catch up with last year’s Artwork Winner, Shadric Toop. His…
Review by Elisa Caldarola Folk Form Taxa, Alex Bunn’s new show, opened last week at The Aubin Gallery in Shoreditch, London. Ten large light box…
As you know, The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is now open for Entries, and it’s the only UK competition to support both creative writing and…
Review by Elisa Caldarola Nothing is Forever celebrates the renewal of South London Gallery, based in a late 19th century building in Southwark. It is…
Opening tomorrow at Nichols & Clarke (Blossom Street, London, E1 6PL) the Open Gallery presents the Open Prize for Video Painting. At Aesthetica, we are…