Crystal Fighters

Crystal Fighters’ second album is so blissfully executed that its infectious rhythms are bound to induce partying in a cave, field, beach or just about anywhere.

Searching for the Seventies

The DOCUMERICA Project began as an Environmental Protection Agency programme, and evolved into a striking historical document of the environmental problems and achievements of the 1970s.

Rodney Graham

Rodney Graham’s exhibition at Lisson Gallery, uncovers the sculptural and cinematic nature of his practice, and the continued influence of music, painting and film upon his work.

Radical Architecture

An innovative new exhibition at MOCA Los Angeles charts radical experimentation in southern Californian architecture since 1980.

Jasmina Cibic

Creating a distinct visual language of her own, Jasmina Cibic represents the Slovenian Pavilion at Venice this year with For our Economy and Culture.

Found Sound

Meet the musicians who hunt for sound outside the studio, creating radical new interpretations of what they discover.

James & Karla Murray

James & Karla Murray photographed street after street of retail history in New York City, finding that the evolving shop windows transformed neighbourhoods.

Ben Wheatley

A Field in England, the fourth feature film from british director Ben Wheatley, is a visceral experience; a psychedelic period drama that utterly immerses its audience.

Les Rencontres d’Arles 2013

Les Rencontres d’Arles’ 2013 presentation showcases an outstanding range of black and white photographs, with the main purpose of uncovering the talents of new artists working the field.

Sonny & The Sunsets

Sonny Smith is a man who can turn his writing talents to nearly every area, producing stories, songs and plays.

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2013

The Edinburgh International Film Festival searches for the world’s best emerging filmmakers, while also providing a rich platform for discussion.

Alfredo Jaar

Alfredo Jaar represents Chile at this year’s Venice Biennale. We speak with curator Madeleine Grynsztejn about Latin American art and Jaar’s Venezia, Venezia.

The Old Woman

Robert Wilson’s new production The Old Woman at Manchester International Festival presents the artist against a backdrop of political turmoil.

Tim Bowditch & Nick Rochowski: Hind Land, London

Tim Bowditch and Nick Rochowski will exhibit their project Hind Land in a solo show at The Front Room Gallery. The work grew out of an interest in the interplay between the M25 and local woodland.

What is Contemporary? at Brancolini Grimaldi, London

Featuring 10 artists working over the past two thousand years, this exceptional exhibition visually investigates the theme of Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben’s essay What is the Contemporary?

Venice Biennale

The 55th International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale is entitled Il Palazzo Enciclopedico. Curated by Massimiliano Gioni, 88 National participants will be exhibiting in the city of Venice.

Tumbleweed! ASFF Short Film

Tumbleweed! is the ideal example of making the simple things in life funny. The tumbleweed when given human characteristics and a fruitful life of adventure is shown to achieve tremendous things.

Karla Black at ICA, Philadelphia

Karla Black constructs large-scale, site-specific sculptures using amorphous yet everyday materials—from dirt, chalk, and dough to the powders, sprays, and gooey substances we use to coat our bodies.

Interview with Chapel Club

London-based Synthpop band Chapel Club has just released their second album Good Together. Aesthetica spoke to the group to find out more about their influences and what’s coming up in 2013.

The Jockstrap Raiders, Short Film from ASFF

Produced at the University of California by director Mark Nelson, The Jockstrap Raiders was awarded the Best Animation title at last year’s Aesthetica Short Film Festival. Submit your film by 31 May.