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In Conversation with Bharti Kher

Artist Bharti Kher’s new installation at Hayward Gallery has been unveiled – the work foreground the bindi, a symbol of spirituality and femininity.

Transmitted through Ages

Transmission – whether of knowledge, stories, memories or landscapes – is the thread connecting the works in Saodat Ismailova’s major retrospective.

Audio-Visual Connections

180 Studios and The Vinyl Factory have teamed up to present an exhibition devoted to the sensory bliss where sight and sound meet.

Innovative Designs

London Design Festival showcases the artists and collectives who represent the future of art and design, creating breathtaking installations.

Surrealism: 100 Years On

Here is a roundup of exhibitions all over the world that are recognising incredible luminaries of the Surrealist movement – both past and present.

Reclaimed Histories

Maja Daniels’ new book explores the myths that surround Sweden’s witch trials and remind us of the real women at the heart of the tragedy.

Pioneering Creativity

The Turner Prize has been recognising pioneering British artists for 40 years. Here are five chances to see the pioneering work of previous winners.

Preserving the Culture

This autumn, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz share The Dean Collection – a priceless archive of cultural treasures – at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta.

Meticulous Staging

Late photographer Erwin Olaf directed meticulously crafted scenes that prompt the viewer to ask: what is the full story behind this single moment in time?

Power and Identity: Five Female Filmmakers

Meet the five women whose films are now being displayed as part of the Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate’s newest exhibition: Power and Identity.

Ones to Watch:
Unseen Amsterdam 2024

Unseen Amsterdam returns for its 12th edition, promising a stellar showcase of the spectrum of contemporary photography from around the world.

Light Abstracted

Getty Museum explores abstract photography in the mid-20th century as artists such as Man Ray pushed the boundaries of what the camera could achieve.

Infinite Creativity

Over the past three decades, Viviane Sassen has been masterfully traversing the boundaries between the worlds of fashion and fine art photography.

A Rallying Cry

Hammer Museum contributes to the cultural conversation on the climate emergency with the show: ‘Breath(e): Toward Climate Social Justice. ‘

A Living River

The Birrarung river is recognised by Australian law as a living entity in need of protection. NGV’s show spotlights how eight designers imagine its future.

Immersive Experiences

Viewers are invited to step inside these immersive installations by pioneering artists like Anish Kapoor, Anthony McCall and Yayoi Kusama.

In Conversation with Gareth Phillips

Gareth Phillips pushes the boundaries of the traditional photobook, creating sprawling works that offer a new perspective on the form.

What if Women
Ruled the World?

Meet the curator of the ground-breaking exhibition cycle spotlighting women artists at the National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens (EMΣT).

Fragility and Resistance

Mitch Epstein captures the majesty of ancient old-growth forests across the US, reminding us of the importance of preserving our natural landscapes.

Truths Unearthed

British artist and researcher Lisa Barnard explores the troubled history of gold and the complex ways in which it intersects with the global economy today.