Identity and Place

‘In the Now’ looks at notions of camerawork, gender and nationhood across Europe through the work of 47 leading women artists from 16 countries.

Anthony McCall
A Journey through Solid Light

In Anthony McCall’s world of solid light, which is being celebrated this summer at Tate, traditional boundaries dissolve and imagination takes flight.

Nature Reimagined

Denver Art Museum is jam-packed with projects that draw attention to how natural structures provide the basis for almost everything we design and make.

Aesthetica Alumni:
Meet Alexandra Carr

We caught up with Aesthetica Alumnus Alexandra Carr – who formed Torus Torus Studios together with Colin Rennie – to learn more about the new commission at Science Museum, London.

Belfast Photo Festival:
Alisa Martynova

Documentary photographer Alisa Martynova is the winner of this year’s Belfast Photo Festival Editorial Award with the powerful series ‘Nowhere Near.’

Capturing Complexities

‘After the End of History’ echoes the importance of intersectionality and shows the sheer breadth of what working-class experiences can look like.

Extraordinary Phenomena

Albertina opens a major retrospective devoted to Gregory Crewdson’s impressive 30-year career spent crafting cinematic, story-infused scenes.

Digital Creativity from
The Aesthetica Art Prize

In this roundup, we highlight five artists who embrace emerging technologies as they probe the realms of data, robotics, as well as the climate crisis.

Precious Collections

‘Fragile Beauty’ showcases the private archive of Sir Elton John and David Furnish, which includes over 300 prints spanning from the 1950s to the present.

Interrogating the World: Deutsche Börse 2024

The prestigious award marks its 20th anniversary with an affecting show, drawing attention to inequity and violence through multidisciplinary work.

Aesthetica Alumni:
Meet Edgar Martins

Sony World Photography Award Winner and Aesthetica Art Prize shortlisted artist Edgar Martins shares with us the personal story behind his poignant and powerful new photography series.

Reflecting Lenses

Pioneers of early Indigenous photography are acknowledged at The Gorman Museum – as is the emergence of a distinct Native point of view.

Artist Interview:
Joanne Coates

We interviewed visual artist Joanne Coates, winner of 2024’s Baltic Vasseur Arts Award, to learn more about her new show – ‘Middle of Somewhere.’

Surrealist Visions

We review Viviane Sassen’s latest monograph, that combines documentary, fine art, surrealism and photography as released by Prestel Publishing.

Contrasting Forms

Olivia Broome gathers over 150 shots of Brutalist buildings overwhelmed by thriving plant life, from captivating installations to ivy-clad structures.

Shows to See:
The Beauty of Collaboration

We are celebrating the art of collaboration by bringing you five international exhibitions that highlight the power of joining creative forces.

Profound Reverberations

This year’s edition of RAY Triennial of Photography includes international artists – such as Mónica Alcázar-Duarte and Joy Gregory – who reflect on the making and breaking of identity.

A Green Sanctuary

Claire Luxton invites viewers to enjoy a moment of relaxation and reflection with her breath-taking ‘Field of Dreams’ installation that takes over Battersea Power Station this summer.

This Season’s Biggest
UK Photography Shows

From Zanele Muholi’s powerful portraits at Tate to Franki Raffles’ documentary works at Baltic Centre, we highlight where to get your photography fix.

In Black & White:
The Power of the Monochrome Image

We highlight five key exhibitions that highlight how contemporary photographers continue to explore the beauty and power of black and white images.

Self Reflection:
Henriette Sabroe Ebbesen

Submerged tulips. Distorted bodies. Underwater fruits. These are the visual motifs of Henriette Sabroe Ebbesen’s latest monograph with Disko Bay.

Environmental Introspection

Svante Gullichsen, Joanne Vestey and Alnis Stakl explore the links between humanity and nature at Albumen Gallery, as part of Photo London 2024.

Forms of Wonder:
Sculptures from the Art Prize

Serene monuments. Figurative works. Innovative shapes. We’re bringing you 10 sculptors from our Art Prize known for their evocative and dynamic pieces.

Materiality and Abstraction

Mallorca-born abstract artist Alejandro Javaloyas is based in Toulouse. He employs a minimalist approach to delve into the sculptural potential of a painting surface, and utilises veneered plywood as a canvas as well as an integral part of creative expression.

Reviving Waste

Sabrina Ratté’s ‘Inflorescences’ breathe new life into discarded electronic devices by presenting them as organic creatures in this mesmerising installation.

Photobooks for Spring

From Sebastian Sabal-Bruce’s evocative urban landscapes, to Gabriel Moses’ visceral portraiture, we outline our five top reads for the season.

Sculpture in Limbo

Do sculptures dream? This is the question posed by Scottish Turner Prize-winning artist Martin Boyce in his latest exhibition at Fruitmarket Edinburgh.

Presence in Absence

Universal themes of life, death and memory lie at the heart of Chiharu Shiota’s exhibition at Fundació Antoni Tàpies, titled ‘Everyone, a Universe.’

Interview with Yan Wang Preston

Aesthetica speaks to Yan Wang Preston on representation, performance, landscape and the opening of her new exhibition at Messums London.

Bold Illuminations:
5 Light Art Exhibitions

Here are shows from around the world led by artists interested in the effect of light, perception and space, from Luisa Baldhuber to James Turrell.

Dynamic Movement

Sara Rawlinson is a multi-award-winning fine art photographer based near London. Her work as a former seismologist informs and inspires her art, and often incorporates tectonic forces and the natural world. Rawlinson’s work has been displayed throughout Europe and Australia, including a solo exhibition at Montsalvat, Melbourne in April 2024.

Into the Subconscious

Elizaveta Porodina is known for eye-catching visuals, where expressive uses of colour, light and shadow intermingle to result in stunningly surreal scenes.

Softness and Strength:
PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai

Asia Pacific’s leading photo-based fair returns for its ninth edition. We spotlight the work of Hailun Ma, Lotte Ekkel and duo Honey Long and Prue Stent.

Outdoor Art:
Installations for the Season

From Antony Gormley’s new installation at Houghton Hall to Steve Messam at Lowther Castle, we outline outdoor exhibitions to check out.

Liam Wong on the City

How has photography changed our view of the world? This question is key to V&A Dundee’s new show, which features neon works by Liam Wong.

Global Creativity

Photo London welcomes over 100 exhibitors to Somerset House in a sprawling showcase of great photography from the dawn of the camera to today.

Thriving Ecosystems

More than 70% of Finland is covered in forests. Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo invite us to see what such a staggering statistic looks like up close.

The Future of Energy

Vitra Design Museum’s show looks towards the future and asks: how can design contribute to an increase in the use of renewable energy sources?

5 Powerful Shots:
LensCulture New York

LensCulture shows Aesthetica Art Prize Winners Kriss Munsya and Mackenzie Calle & featured artists Sarfo Emmanuel Annor and Stephanie O’Connor.

Beauty and Fragility:
5 Exhibitions for Earth Day

This April we’re celebrating Earth Month by collating 5 exhibitions that explore both the wonder of our planet as well as our critical need to protect it.

The Shape of Water

In these abstracted visions of lakes and seas, captured by photographer Dave Hoefler, waves roll and flow into one another like oils on canvas.

Mastering Photography

The World Photography Organisation offers some of the most coveted accolades for photographers. Here are artists to watch out for at this year’s exhibition.

Falling Figures

We speak to Aesthetica Art Prize artist Brigitte Amarger about her shortlisted work, ‘La Chute,’ a sculpture made of discarded X-ray records.

10 Pavilions to See:
The 60th Venice Biennale

The 60th Venice Biennale, titled ‘Foreigners Everywhere,’ reflects on identity and belonging as felt today. We round up 10 must-see pavilions.

World Art Dubai 2024

The region’s largest contemporary retail art fair, returns this Spring from 2 – 5 May at the World Trade Centre with an exciting programme of events.

The World Press Photo Winners

The Contest recognises the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. Today, the four winners were announced.

Prospect Cottage

In 2018, the photographer Gilbert McCarragher, a friend of Derek Jarman and Keith Collins, was tasked with creating a visual record of their iconic house.

Visualising Today:
The Photography Show

We roundup the longest-running and leading fair dedicated to image-making, focusing on five galleries and artists that exemplify technical skill and intrigue.

Exhibition Review:
Restless Sculpture in London

Play and sensory joy are just part of When Forms Come Alive. The show is, at its core, a journey through the story of 20th century sculpture.

Worlds Collide:
5 Multidisciplinary Exhibitions

To celebrate the power of multidisciplinary practices, we’ve compiled a list of exhibitions that embrace the fluidity between different forms of creativity.