John Sypal’s Zuisha series is led by the lens, using the camera as tool for creating painterly, automatic compositions.

In a culture defined by a continual stream of news, it is easy to become detached. The nominated projects reveal a human perspective.

Since 2011, Luca Tombolini has been drum scanning and printing on large scale prints, creating real-life scenes taken from long solo trips in remote areas.

New photography festival Duesseldorf Photo 2018​ brings together a multiplicity of exhibitions and events. Expanding the boundaries of the medium, the event explores the past…

“I chose to use photography as a time machine.” A new exhibition tracks Hiroshi Sugimoto’s interest in the ancient past.

Peter Brown and Joe Holley’s book, Hometown Texas, explores the landscape and inhabitants of the vast region.

Two major works by pioneering video artist Bill Viola investigate the element of water, using it as a metaphor to understand the human condition.

Holden Luntz Gallery’s Constructed Space exhibition features the work of Aesthetica Art Prize alumnus André Lichtenberg.

Around 95 million images are shared on Instagram daily. Shows running 17-18 February examine photography’s revolutionary potential.

Marking a first in digital public art, striking Virtual Reality drawings made by multidisciplinary artist Nancy Baker Cahill are displayed on the huge digital billboards…

As part of Duesseldorf Photo Weekend, Lausberg Contemporary foregrounds work by David Burdeny, who captures sublime landscapes.

Juno Calypso invites viewers to become participants in an immersive installation, escaping from reality and into a cyber landscape based on western ideals.

Attila Olah is a Liverpool Hope University graduate whose practice revolves around symbolism, manipulating forms and pushing the boundaries of ceramics and ice sculpture.

The creative landscape is constantly expanding to welcome new approaches. The Armory Show offers opportunities for dialogue and discovery.

Scottish photographer Albert Watson is known for a bold oeuvre comprising striking fashion and commercial images.

Watching You, Watching Me at BOZAR, Brussels, explores the intersection between public and private realms.

Two new projects from Christ and Gantenbein add to Switzerland’s landscape with an appealing mix of structural assurance and environmental sensibility.

At the age of 21, Jacob Riis arrived in New York, becoming preoccupied with documenting and improving living conditions.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden explores the iconic artistic landscape of the 1980s through a collection of subversive works.

New work by Marietta Varga, part of our #newartists initiative on Instagram, recalls nostalgic moments from childhood.

United Photo Industries, Brooklyn, foregrounds work by Aesthetica Art Prize alumnus Claire Rosen, offering a twist on classical painting.

Kunsthalle Krems foregrounds photographic work by Axel Hütte, offering dialogues between the artist’s older and more recent contributions.

Zanele Muholi’s Somnyama Ngonyama questions the politics of race and representation through a series of bold, self-referential portraits.

Paul Biddle is an award-winning surrealist photographer who often makes use of found objects, or photographs of objects from museums.

Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, marks the 40th anniversary of artistic partnership Langlands & Bell with an exhibition of new works.

Championing new artistic voices is increasingly important. The Foam Paul Huf Award celebrates emerging talent within the photographic realm.

Eva Rothschild’s abstract, large-scale pieces, inspired by 1960s and 1970s minimalism, comprise unstable geometric forms.

Finding beauty in simplicity, Branko Goncalves finds inspiration within the digital realm and building upon everyday image-making as a reflective medium. 

Anna Lehmann-Brauns’ seemingly staged compositions, devoid of human presence, bridge the divide between reality and fiction.

During a five year period spent travelling across Germany, Peter Bialobrzeski captured around 30,000 photographs.

Beetles + Huxley, London, surveys French photographer Valérie Belin’s continued engagement with the female form.

Work by female practitioners makes up 3–5% of major collections. NMWA raises awareness through the #5womenartists campaign.

John Riddy captures modernity through architecture, using light to illustrate formal relationships within the built environment.

Scandinavian furniture brand Fogia launched ten new products, providing innovative customisable solutions during Stockholm Design Week.

Linda Kosciewicz’s work explores female identity, emotion and transience through constructed worlds, self-representation and performance.

Möbeldesignmuseum, Stockholm, showcases objects from its collection that illustrate reciprocal design relationships.

The contemporary moment is defined by a deluge of images and information. Exhibitions running 10-11 February examine the theme of truth.

The Conran Shop’s new launch pays tribute to Arne Jacobson’s iconic silhouettes through a neutral colour palette.

Cape Town Art Fair, celebrates the contributions of female artists, investigating the socio-political issues faced in both public and private arenas.

The New North and South network comes to The Tetley, hosting the first UK-based exhibitions of two Pakistani artists, Madiha Aijaz and Mahbub Jokhio.

In a world where a million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, practitioners strive towards a closed-loop, zero-legacy future.

FC Gundlach is one of the most eminent fashion photographers of the 20th century. Around the World in Fashion tracks his extensive travels.

PHOTOFAIRS San Francisco celebrates contemporary Chinese photography through a dedicated Spotlight exhibition.

Samuel Gratacap’s Plus Près tracks the stories of those affected by a major global phenomenon, attempting to grasp its reality and diversity.

Tania Brassesco & Lazlo Passi Norberto’s series craft a narrative that tracks a woman in search of inspiration.

Fred Butler’s responsive environment, opening at NOW Gallery, London, uses light and colour to provide a therapeutic experience.

Give the gift of art, and support the National Gallery. A membership includes a year’s access to all exhibitions, as well as offers and exclusive events.

Taking place from 12 – 23 March across six venues in Leeds, Sounds Like THIS is a diverse festival offering cutting edge music, sound art and visual installations.

In a complex world, approaches to the theme of representation are shifting. Curator Lucy Gallun discusses MoMA’s response: New Photography.

By bridging boundaries between the real and the imagined, Maia Flore offers an enhanced vision of the world.