A Sense of Anonymity
An ominous light glows through open doorways. Palm trees linger outside suburban buildings. These are scenes captured by Henry Wessel.
An ominous light glows through open doorways. Palm trees linger outside suburban buildings. These are scenes captured by Henry Wessel.
Aesthetica selects events and presentations to watch at Photo London 2019, navigating the past, present and future of photography.
The Royal Photographic Society’s International Photography Exhibition is the world’s longest running show dedicated to image-making.
In 2018 American photographer and filmmaker Tyler Mitchell made history. The first solo exhibition of the artist’s work opens at Foam.
Clarence John Laughlin was dubbed the father of American surrealism. Atlanta’s High Museum holds the largest collection of his work.
Circulation(s) is a festival dedicated to discovering and promoting Europe’s young photographic talent. It returns for 2019.
New Artists: “Like so many people I get overwhelmed by outside stimuli.” Maarten Rots’ images stretch over textured walls, reclining in sunlight.
Beyond Boundaries is a wide-reaching new exhibition at Aperture Foundation, offering a visual reflection of contemporary practice.
Photography exhibitions and festivals across the globe address questions facing the next generation, offering poignant visual commentary.
The winners of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards are announced, offering unique perspectives from across the globe.
Italian photographer Paolo Di Paolo drew a bold portrait of a country emerging from WWII. Unseen works are on view in a show at MAXXI.
Contemporary artists, designers and architects at Art Beijing 2019 question what it means to be human in the 21st century’s digital landscape.
Erwin Olaf: I Am presents the first comprehensive survey of the photographer’s work, from early images in black-and-white to iconic colour series.
Massimo Vitali is recognised for large-scale images of beaches and mass leisure events, awash with colour and a sense of optimism.
A fascination with defunct elements of society is at the heart of Dane Mitchell’s installation at this year’s Venice Biennale.
New Artists: Isabelle Chapuis’ series, Anitya, creates a dialogue between skin and sand, delving into the idea of impermanence.
Landscape photography, archive imagery and sculpture come together in this week’s latest shows, surveying the history of visual culture.
PhotoIreland Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary. 2019’s New Irish Works engages with history, migration and the digital age.
Patty Maher’s latest series, Imagined Landscapes, explores understandings of place, pointing viewers towards compelling inner journeys.
