Ellen Jantzen unearths new states of reality through digital manipulation, looking beyond the surface to reveal new layers of meaning.

Uriel Orlow’s Theatrum Botanicum positions the natural world as a stage for politics, profoundly engaging with the impact of colonialism.

Finnish photographer Elina Brotherus combines her past with tropes from the history of art, forging personal and universal connections .

Lumen Prize are attending the Aesthetica Future Now Symposium to discuss how prizes help artists to develop. Carla Rapport expands upon the idea.

Jocelyn Lee’s portfolio of photographs offer intimate moments, presenting a subtle yet powerful statement about the female experience.

Francois Ollivier’s approach is based on wandering and accepting the impromptu, magnifying the most common things into the poignant or magnificent.

Mary Corse is known for an interest in notions of perception and celebration of light’s limitless potential; offering a new visual language.

Seven new sculptures by Mariko Mori are on display at Sean Kelly Gallery. The works investigate the mysteries of the universe.

Formerly a cinema set painter, Lorenzo Vitturi’s photographic style in infused with performativity. Money Must be Made opens at Flowers Gallery.

Evora Africa is a celebration of African heritage, offering fresh perspectives on the modern world and the experiences of young people.

Offering a comprehensive overview of contemporary photography, a new exhibition presents images which depart from convention.

A new book published by Yale University Press tracks the groundbreaking work of contemporary artist Mona Hatoum.

The 2018 Aesthetica Art Prize exhibition explores the effects of over-consumption, media stimulation and emotional disconnection in today’s world.

Pioneering photographer August Sander drew a nuanced sociological portrait of Germany’s inhabitants and surrounding urban landscapes.

Bangkok Art Biennale, the first event of its kind in the region, announces its complete list of exhibiting artists, including Yayoi Kusama.

Breath of Light, a playful installation by Preciosa Lighting, combines technical craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Hatje Cantz’s Facing India brings togethe six female Indian multimedia artists who examine the country’s socio-cultural landscape.

As part of the 2018 Aesthetica Art Prize shortlist, Kenji Ouellet’s I Am One offers new perspectives on individuality and uniqueness in the wider city.

This month’s new releases negotiate how senses and visceral appreciations are integral to the creation, purpose and perception of contemporary art.

The top picks for 7-8 April offer global dialogues, navigating international domains from China to Germany to examine a changing landscape.

Swedish artist Marie Åkerlund’s subtle works revolve around the fragile, ethereal and essential notion of inspiration. We speak with her to find out more.

Noémi Varga’s The Happiest Barrack recounts a personal tale of life and love within soviet Hungary. See it at as part of the Aesthetica Art Prize 2018.

French practitioner Mathieu Lehanner combines new technologies with the archetypal sublimity of nature, immortalising waves in marble.

A new publication by Hatje Cantz tracks the ongoing relationship between the swimming pool and photography.

Blurring the boundaries between industrial craftsmanship and ecological growth, Stedelijk Museum presents Studio Drift: Uncoded Nature.

The Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award has just announced an international call for submissions for female practitioners for its second annual prize.

YSP invite visitors to download Sculpture Cam, a brand-new web app designed to give people a new way to experience the artworks on display.

In an increasingly digital world, a group of practitioners work to keep the bespoke alive at Burning Man, an annual creative gathering.

Early fashion photographer Erwin Blumenfeld used experimental darkroom techniques to create unique and often uncanny images.

Noémie Goudal’s images combine staged structures with natural landscapes, questioning the boundaries between artificiality and reality.

Journeys at Australia House, London, showcases the sculptural work of Shona Nunan and Michael Francis Cartwright, along with their two sons.

A new exhibition at Yossi Milo Gallery foregrounds work by West-African portrait photographer Sanlé Sory.

Images by emerging fashion photographer Erik Madigan Heck feature a strong use of colour, pattern and form.

Perspective Office is a new sustainable building designed by Slash Architects, an award-winning firm that works with a holistic approach.

A testament to the interdisciplinary nature of photography, Kate Ballis creates unique, colour-drenched images using infrared technology.

UK brand SMARTBUNCH launches the world’s first eco-friendly modular light bulb, a design offering flexibility and simplicity,

Francesca Canepa rallies against fast fashion. She discusses her new collection, one which translates Japanese tradition into minimalist draping.

An exhibition explores the relationship between the Norwegian landscape and contemporary art, revealing inspiring motifs.

The Hayward Gallery has reopened post-refurbishment with a prodigious exhibition by German photographer Andreas Gursky.

In an ever-quickening urban landscape, Steve Macleod’s new series offers a serene alternative; a true vision of wilderness.

Offering a critical look at major gallery collections, Hello World questions a primarily Western focus to provide new perspectives.

A collaboration between photographer Parker Day and Polaroid Originals marks the launch of a new 1996 custom vintage camera.

Structurally complex and intricately designed, these unique pieces call upon environmental consideration. Through the inspiration of natural forms, glass is transformed as a material through which to re-enliven Art Nouveau.

What does it mean to be an outsider? This summer, High Museum, Atlanta, shows work by practitioners who have come from non-traditional backgrounds

The Aesthetica Art Prize is a celebration of emerging and established artists. The 12 shortlisted works define a new vocabulary for life in the 21st century. 

Drawing on the duo’s ethos of looking beyond expectations, a new book from Phaidon tells the story of Snarkitecture’s rise within the industry.

The April / May edition captures the zeitgeist of our times. We look at how the world is developing and how art and design are commenting on that.

London-based Ming Lu is a multidisciplinary artist who combines contemporary techniques with an examination of social and cultural expectations.

Moving into April, exhibitions reflect on notions of place and time, offering new perspectives on an ever-changing world.

A large scale sculptural installation by Philip K. Smith III in collaboration with COS opens during international design fair Salone del Mobile.