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Greg Girard: Intricate Cityscapes

We spoke to renowned photographer Greg Girard ahead of a major retrospective opening at The Polygon Gallery, which celebrates 50 years of work.

Expanding Portraiture

A new show at PoMo is the culmination of Catherine Opie’s attempt to chase the special Norwegian blue light and the singularities of the beautiful landscape.

Calder and Donovan:
Sculpture in Conversation

Seattle Art Museum celebrates the legacy of a master of 20th century sculpture, whilst enthralling audiences with one of today’s most exciting names.

New Sculptures this Summer

We spotlight five new sculptures opening in public spaces and galleries this summer, revealing how the medium continues to move in unexpected directions.

Aperture: Celebrating
the Power of Photography

On September 18, Aperture will open its new home in New York, ushering in the next chapter for the 74-year-old photography non-profit and publisher.

Empowering Unheard Voices

Against the Tide is a new exhibition by documentary photographer Polly Braden, created in collaboration with young people growing up in UK coastal towns.

Photography as a Living Dialogue

The exhibition brings together two major Japanese artists, creating a dialogue across generations to examine the nation’s ever-evolving identity.

Body as Terrain

This summer, Tate Modern will stage the UK’s first show of Ana Mendieta in a decade, who challenged popular notions of sculpture, photography and film.

A Major New Commission

Internationally acclaimed artist Bharti Kher will create a major public work to mark the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta in Sydney later this year.

Xiaohan Luo: Sensory Experimentation

Xiaohan Luo’s work shows that it is possible to understand the world through more than sound: vibration, movement and the behaviour of people.

Capturing Historic Moments

Jill Edelstein is best-known for documenting South Africa at the end of Apartheid. A major retrospective of her work is now on display at Stills, Edinburgh.

Triennial of Photography Hamburg

The 9th edition of the celebrated festival spotlights 279 international artists in 11 exhibitions across eight renowned museums and galleries in Hamburg.

Photography as Witness

Inferno & Paradiso at Photo Elysee presents 40 photographs taken by 20 photojournalists that distill the complexity of humankind in the modern era.

The Royal College of Art:
A Summer of New Talent

The world’s top university for art and design presents a packed season of insightful shows and events, foregrounding projects from 1,600 students.

Museum of the Year 2026

The Box, Plymouth is the winner of this year’s Art Fund Museum of the Year, selected by the judges for its for its both ambitious and welcoming approach.

Regional Identities:
Tish Murtha at Baltic

We spoke to Ella Murtha, daughter of renowned photographer Tish Murtha and curator of the latest show at Baltic, which celebrates the iconic artist.

Negotiating Visibility

Sunil Gupta’s photography has been instrumental in raising awareness around the fight for queer rights. Kettle’s Yard’s latest show celebrates his activism.

An Alternative Perspective

Another Japan captures the cultural diversity and authentic spirit found in Japan’s rural and regional communities, and the artwork created within them.

Rethinking Urban Spaces

Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC unveil the start of Olympia’s transformation from one of London’s Victorian public buildings into a new neighbourhood.

Colourful Still Life from
the 2026 Aesthetica Art Prize

We spotlight five longlisted artists who turn still life photography on its head, creating playful scenes that highlight the absurdity of modern life and society.

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