Scale of Perception

Photographer Charlie Goodge and Art Director Jessica Jung have paired up for an abstract series that parallels architecture and ceramics.

MoMA: Art Online

The Museum of Modern Art, New York, has the largest digital audience of any museum.
Aesthetica delves into its online programme.

Earth Day: 5 Online Activities

On 22 April 1970, the world marked the first Earth Day. For its 50th anniversary, Aesthetica selects digital programmes to explore at home.

Top Literary Podcasts

Stay inspired and informed with a selection of key literary podcasts to listen to. Spanning poetry and fiction, they look to the past, present and future.

Expansive Arenas

Growing up on the east coast of South Africa, Travys Owen is invested in his surroundings, translating bright blue skies into the still image. 

Still Life Reinvented

Doan Ly’s images are reminiscent of Caravaggio’s legacy – light draping past segments of melon, orange peels and split pomegranates.

Aesthetica Issue 94

The April / May edition is titled ‘Resilience.’ This issue is about ideas and innovation, standing together through cultural collaboration.

5 to See: Online Exhibitions

Whilst galleries are closed, innovations in digital programming are developing. Virtual exhibitions are popping up all over the internet.

Symbolic Images

“Photography for me is a ritual.” Graciela Iturbide is considered one of the greatest photographers in Latin America. A new show opens at NMWA.

Atmospheric Lighting

Federica Belli taps into a quality of light that is filled with narrative and intimacy. Portraits are aglow with shadow and highlight.

Photography and Reform

Dorothea Lange was a trailblazing female photographer committed to capturing raw, honest portraits. A new retrospective opens at MoMA.

5 to Read: This Month

A selection of new photography and architecture titles to explore this January. The list comprises compelling self-portraits and bold buildings.

Micro Narratives

Nuno Serrão’s images consider how information is handled, shared and perceived, demonstrating a sensitivity and a curiosity for the planet.

Human Community

Aperture and Dawoud Bey collaborate on a new workshop publication that distils approaches, teachings and insights about photography.

Material Possibility

The permanence of masonry – withstanding natural disasters, fires and floods – is only part of the story. Stone could be the material of the future.

City Lights

Eric Cheng is a documenter of urban landscapes. Through pastel filters and neon glow, he captures the wash of lights and colours within the city.

Conceptual Connections

Montréal-based Anne-Marie Giroux seeks to create a correlation between body, material and movement, “drifting” from shape to colour with fluidity.

The Female Gaze

‘Women Photographing the Landscape’ at Flowers Gallery, London, explores tensions between genre and gender through the lens.

Why History Matters

Through three rooms of video installation, John Akomfrah’s new show at BALTIC is complex and ambitious, examining the borders of film.

Five Sustainable Fashion Collections

As brands place greater emphasis on ethical consumption, Aesthetica selects five new collections that combine style with sustainability.