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Image as Construct

As definitions of photography change, Felicity Hammond tracks relationships between data mining, image-making and machine learning.

Collaged Fragments

Anne Mason-Hoerter presents a fresh approach to the food photography genre, by cutting and pasting many pictures together from memories.

Undersea Geometries

Diver and photographer Alexej Sachov showcases an underwater series, in which fluorescent shapes float against the darkness, far beneath the waves.

Spatial Immersion

The pioneering collective Squidsoup develops responsive, all-encompassing art installations that combine light, sound and new technology.

Evoking Memories

Diane Hemingway’s dreamy image collection is a deeply personal, bittersweet reflection on how art and nature can help us navigate grief.

Redefining the Narrative

Artist Raymond Thompson Jr.’s new book focuses on previously concealed stories of slaves and runaways, reimagining narratives of the Black experience.

Human Centred Design at Shanghai’s Leading Fair

The theme for the 2025 edition of Design Shanghai is Design for Humanity, spotlighting over 600 pieces from brands spanning over 30 countries and regions.

A Landmark Programme

The Goodwood Art Foundation opens to the public on 31 May 2025 with a clear objective: to establish itself as a serious UK centre for contemporary art.

Moments of Stillness

Photographer Thibault Drutel finds moment of deliberate stillness amid perpetual motion and business in Munich’s one hundred subway stations.

Revisiting Talent

C/O Berlin celebrates 20 years of the Talent Award with an exhibition of 14 remarkable documentary photographers who have received the award.

Feeling the Sound:
Barbican’s New Multisensory Show

“Are you listening?” asks the Barbican Centre in London, as it launches a huge exhibition that promises to transform the way we think about sound.

Belfast Photo Festival: 
Kazuaki Koseki

Kazuaki Koseki’s captivating photography reflects the ephemeral beauty of the brief moment when firefly populations light up local Japanese forests.

The City as Stage: 
Bradford 2025 in Full Motion

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture continues this summer with line-up of public art, theatre, music, exhibitions, open-air cinema and community activity.

Blurring Reality

A new outdoor exhibition, hosted by Onassis Stegi, presents 25 artists who navigate the intricate relationship between creativity and technology.

Untold Stories 

International Month of Photojournalism celebrates the lens-based artists who shine a light on unseen stories and the people whose lives they affect.

The Art of Power and Fragility:
Jasmina Cibic’s Political Landscapes

Jasmina Cibic’s new exhibition continues a career-long enquiry into power and political symbolism, asking viewers to rethink established narratives.

Sheffield DocFest:
The Power of Documentary

Sheffield DocFest is a crucible for bold ideas, daring storytelling, and international exchange. The annual festival returns this June for its 32nd iteration.

Dreamlike Visions

Erik Johansson is known for creating surreal, dreamlike photography. Now, the artist is sharing his art with the community by opening a new gallery.

Hidden Legacies

Eileen Grey is an overlooked figure in the world of architecture. Now, a new documentary spotlights her enduring influence upon the design world.

Planetary Creations

Photographer Katerina Belkina creates mysterious, otherworldly landscapes, inspired by humanity’s endless fascination with space exploration.