The Hepworth examines the intermediate points between urban and rural; a series of photographers convey Britain’s desire to preserve the natural world.

By capturing impact of human intervention in the natural landscape, Edward Burtynsky reveals the effects of industrialisation.

Positioning city architecture as a locus for social interaction, Fred Herzog’s bright images focus on public spaces and crowds of people.

A selection of this season’s must-read publications respond to key contemporary themes of post-truth, media culture, race and gender.

Focusing on 10 key photographs from the 1950s and 1960s, a show reveals iconic architect Denise Scott Brown’s interdisciplinary lens.

MoMA, Focal Point Gallery and the current issue of Aesthetica look towards utopian ideals through architecture and photography.

The Other Art Fair’s Bristol edition is an international place for emerging creatives to showcase their works from around the world.

A show celebrates the legacy of influential fashion photographers, tracking the genre’s transformation into an art form.

Dutch multidisciplinary artist Erwin Olaf rewrites the conventions of fashion photography through highly stylised, affecting works.

William Bunce and Lisa Jahovic explore shape, texture and sculpture to create minimalist imagery centred around geometry and balance.

Some things are not meant to be seen. But Trevor Paglen has made it his mission to highlight secret CIA prison sites, spy satellites and military installations.

The shortlist for the 2018  Jarman Award is announced. This year’s selection includes Aesthetica Art Prize artist Jasmina Cibic.

Moving into July, new photography and moving-image exhibitions explore notions of selfhood, representation and globalisation.

ICP’s survey of an intergenerational group of women artists from the 1990s to today explores the self in its multiplicity rather than its singularity.

Documenting  the world from above, a new exhibition offers new angles on the urban and natural environment,

Expanding the boundaries of traditional practice, must-see shows open  this season occupy the intersection between art, technology and design.

Photographer Inge Morath documented 20th century culture in America and Europe with a wide-reaching lens.

Catherine Hyland’s images capture Essex’s modernist architecture, reflecting upon their position within the social landscape.

Two exhibitions  at Michael Hoppen Gallery, London, celebrate the spontaneous and joyful images of Jacques Henri Lartigue.

Foregrounding the contribution of women, this selection of female architects demonstrates innovative approaches to urban space.

The Manchester Lamps, a series of new sculptures celebrate the history of the city through a playful, design-led approach.

Jyoti Dhar is an art critic of British and Indian descent based in Colombo. She is a contributing editor for ArtAsiaPacific and regularly contributes to Artforum and The…

Future Now: The 2018 Shortlist investigates ideas of identity through work by three shortlisted moving-image makers. 

Theaster Gates’ socially responsive work bridges the boundary between art and society, facilitating political and urban change.

Siegfried Hansen’s street photography is on display this summer as part of the 2018 Hamburg Triennial, covering the theme of Breaking Point.

The topic of editing, cropping and filtering, as well as the impact of digital circulation, is addressed in several exhibitions and publications this month.

Exhibitions open this summer document the fast-paced nature of the modern age by reflecting on urban and rural landscapes.

Dutch Stuff at London Design Fair takes a pared down approach, offering an eclectic yet nuanced selection of products from the region.

Looking to the future of creative production, New Designers brings together over 3000 emerging practitioners from leading institutions.

Looking to the past in order to to reflect upon the present, a new photobook by Matt Henry offers a revealing series of compositions.

Investigating spaces of transition, Ursula Schulz-Dornburg’s oeuvre documents borders and cultural sites to explore lost utopias.

A new book by Libby Sellers, Women Design, profiles 21 pioneers who have shaped the design world over the past 100 years, redressing the gender balance.

Pioneering in its extent of research, a new book from Phaidon presents a concentrated and intriguing overview of architectural exhibitions.

A show demonstrates how photography and video can be used as tools for both documentation and social discourse.

From documentary realism to uncanny compositions, photography shows running 23-24 June engage with diverse aspects of daily life.

Lee Miller and Surrealism in Britain is the first exhibition to track the photographer’s engagement with the movement.

Depicting optimism and honesty, Feinstein’s street photography from the latter half of the century continues to delight and inspire.

In a growing digital landscape, the boundaries of photography are constantly required to evolve. PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai explores this notion.

A new publication by Katrin Tiidenberg looks at the social, technological and cultural contexts of the 21st century selfie phenomenon.

An honest representation of joy and community spirit erupts from Shirley Baker’s images, which document the effects of urban clearance programmes in Manchester during the 1960s.

This summer’s must-see solo exhibitions, group shows and biennales demonstrate the UK’s dynamic artistic landscape.

The first UK retrospective of work by American photographer Dorothea Lange opens at Barbican Centre, London, this summer.

Jacques Henri Lartigue: Life in Color offers personal insight into the photographer’s wider oeuvre and the vividness of the world.

An interest in colour, shape and light defines Franco Fontana’s practice, investigating the possibilities of photography.

Constructing a series of neon utopias, Reine Paradis’ surreal images celebrate the perplexities of the contemporary Los Angeles landscape.

Mark Wallinger’s recently opened public artwork reflects upon notions of justice and democracy, offering an immersive experience.

Bringing together London’s leading galleries, Mayfair Art Weekend celebrates the diversity of London’s artistic landscape.

As part of arts festival Rockaway!, Museum of Modern Art presents Yayoi Kusama’s site-specific installation of Narcissus Garden.

Jo Kalinowski is inspired by identities. With British urban roots, she now lives in Australia, exploring the spaces between manmade and natural landscapes.

Delving into the formal structure of the built environment, Michael Wolf’s practice uncovers the complexities of life in the metropolis.