Moving into October, selected shows expand the boundaries of art and photography to address wider social, political and psychological questions.

Alec Soth returns with Niagara, a stark series documenting the expectations and realities of human relationships in the 21st century.

Vignettes of a Salesman by Ole Marius Jørgensen tracks the fictional journey of a lone wanderer across mysterious topographies.

A new series by Michael McCluskey presents domestic settings at dawn and dusk, exploring notions of loss through a striking use of light.

October’s selection of must-read publications looks to the history of photography, architecture and design, celebrating a range of movements.

Photographer Luigi Ghirri took to the suburbs of Modena in the 1970s, recording varied aspects of the changing contemporary experience. 

The ING Discerning Eye showcases works by emerging and established artists across a range of media. Francesca Blomfield is part of the show.

Water is a scarce and important resource in today’s globalised world. An installation draws attention to its power as a force of nature.

From seminal architecture to experimental photography, exhibitions open this autumn explore the breadth of human experience.

A collaborative project between photographer Jeroen Toirkens and journalist  Brandt Corstius reminds us of our place within the wider world.

Ed Ruscha’s groundbreaking artist books surprised the art world. A show uncovers his creative process – from conception to publication.

A selection of Uruguayan studios craft a variety of unique pieces, demonstrating an experimental process through furniture and lighting projects.

Jimmy Marble’s latest series experiments with fashion photography in the studio setting, blending bold colours with a dreamy aesthetic.

The Other Art Fair engages with notions of the unexpected, presenting artworks that surprise through new methods and subject matter.

Opening in Milan, Magnum Photos’ seventh Home exhibition offers an insight into individual narratives as captured by 16 photographers.

Investigating today’s domestic settings through the lens of the the past, Home Futures explores the changing idea of dwellings in the digital age.

As part of The Next Generation 2018, Fiona Filipidis’ landscape works delve into organic subject matteras a way of processing familial identity.

Alice Zoo’s Swimmers series takes a documentary approach, considering the intimacy of the lens. Part of The Next Generation 2018.

Maria Moreira’s series uses self-portraiture and environments to explore the notion of the individual. As part of the Next Generation 2018.

Curiosity is the fuel for innovation and creativity is the ignition for invention. The October / November issue, Making An Impact, is a celebration of ideas.

Shows opening at the end of September examine the nature of photography in an increasingly digital landscape, looking to ideas of authenticity.

Laura Zalenga utilises the power of photography to tell stories, communicating emotions and tapping into the therapeutic quality of image-making.

Reconsidering humanity’s place within a complex, media-saturated and accelerating world through the presence of contemporary image-making.

Olafur Eliasson connects art, architecture, installation and design,  dismantling the presence of physical and cultural barriers in the process.

Sing-Sing is an award-winning duo that work together on everything from design to film, creating projects for the likes of Lyft and Sagmeister & Walsh.

Kris Provoost is a Belgian-born photographer, currently designing and documenting buildings in order to better understand the world.

A self-taught filmmaker and photographer, Glashier works exclusively on film, capturing narrative images and producing documentaries and music videos.

Contemporary Chinese artists demonstrate a consideration of censorship in the wider industry, offering figurative and metaphorical messages.

A self-taught 3D artist, Alexis Christodoulou has spent years building a collection of works that focuses on the creation of imaginary architecture.

Louis MacLean has a keen eye for detail, taking away the formal function of landscapes and reinjecting dynamism through a considered perspective.

A new fashion label redresses the notion of femininity with clean lines and workwear staples as well as a worldview that extends to social activism.

Incorporating a filmic sense of drama in his works, Alessio Albi uses wildlife to embed anonymous figures within a highly textured landscape.

An exhibition of works by Bruce Nauman at MoMA investigates timely ideas of truth and fiction through neon, video, sculpture and more.

Intrigued by the structures which define the everyday experience,  Basir Mahmood explores themes of labour, hierarchy and identity.

Reflecting on geopolitical events, Brighton Photo Biennial 2018 demonstrates the power of lens-based media to construct ideas of identity.

Aesthetica Art Prize alumnus Caroline Burraway is announced as the first Prize-winner of the 2018 Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize.

This selection of female-led fashion brands paves the way for the future of an ever-growing industry, responding to key 21st century issues.

Agnes Wonke Toth’s Hide and Seek series explores hidden bodies and the intimate nature of humanity. Part of the 2018 Next Generation of Talent.

Douglas Mandry’s Equivalences bridges the boundary between analogue and digital techniques, creating images awash with colour.

Now in its 10th year, The Manchester Contemporary takes a uniquely artist-focused approach. Aesthetica interviews Nathaniel Pitt, Curator.

Questioning notions of perception, Space Shifters at Hayward Gallery, London, offers a playful and immersive experience through 20 practitioners.

As we enter the final week of the Aesthetica Art Prize exhibition, prize-winner Electra Lyhne-Gold discusses her practice and highlights.

Donghwan Ko lives and works between London and Seoul, exploring notions of home and the spaces inbetween.

An exhibition explores Israel’s cultural history through clothing, offering dialogues about tradition and modernity across 200 years of work.

Much of Christopher Soukup’s work is centred around creating a specific mood – one which depicts a scene somewhere between calm and tension.

Aesthetica’s selection of  five 2018 RIBA Award-winners and nominees demonstrates sustainable construction and innovative renovation.

International art fair viennacontemporary reflects on 21st century life through innovative new media, responsive shows and inspiring talks.

An exhibition of images by Ute Mahler and Werner Mahler encompasses fashion imagery, street photography and landscape compositions.

Must-see shows running 22-23 September unite innovative design, pioneering photography and contemporary practice from across the world.

PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai 2018 highlights boundary-pushing galleries and artists whilst offering timely dialogues about truth and fiction.