The work of Avidyā is rooted in the exploration of darkness and suffering, and how the transformative power of art can help with the joy, connection and hope that potentially lies beyond pain.

Meet five painters who convey more than meets the eye. Discover painstakingly hand-crafted scenes that speak to a wide range of contemporary issues.

The eighth edition of Beaufort Triennial transforms the Belgian coast with an array of art installations that poses provocative, often surprising, questions.

The renowned physician-turned-artist previews a major new Land Art commission as part of a mid-career retrospective opening Christie’s in London.

The ‘Idyllic Space’ exhibition marks Tyler Mitchell’s homecoming to Atlanta, showcasing 30 photographs, a video installation and a new photo-sculptural piece.

Sunil Gupta makes his Yorkshire debut at The Art House, Wakefield, revisiting his ‘Lovers’ series from the 1980s with a set of bold new colour portraits.

Here is a selection of international exhibitions from contemporary photographers who use portraiture to explore ideas of representation and visibility.

Australian designer Noa Levy holds a bachelor’s degree in interior design and focuses on creating renders of spaces that resonate with fellow practitioners, clients and those with an interest in design as an art form.

In a surreal series of photo collages, Fion Hung Ching-Yan crafts a world for herself which is visually pleasing, surprising, humorous and deeply critical.

‘Changing States’ is the first major group exhibition to use photography to tackle the transformation of Ireland in the first decades of the 21st century.

Artists from La Gacilly-Baden Photo Festival show us the world through a new lens – from the Russian Arctic to fire-ravaged Butte County, California.

This issue celebrates humanity’s creative impulse, exploring the power of interdisciplinary making with Shigeru Ban, Anthony McCall, Maia Flore and more.

Sin Wai Kin talks to us about their ‘Essence’ project, which addresses fantasies sold by brands that suggest happiness and fulfilment can be bought.

Richard Misrach finds hope in capturing the human spirit in harmony with the natural world. His latest series is imbued with a distinct sense of optimism.

Hayward Gallery presents the first mid-career survey of Tavares Strachan, featuring monumental sculptural commissions alongside large-scale works.

Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But it is also a key destination for contemporary art, as the city’s 2024 Triennial establishes in clear terms.

Human.Kind. is an important publication, sharing the work of 30 Prix Pictet photographers who compassionately engage with humanitarian issues.

Harewood House’s 2024 Biennial ‘Create/Elevate’ foregrounds the artists and collectives using craft to pass down knowledge to future generations.

We speak to photographer Laura Chen, whose work is part of a group show at Impressions Gallery that asks us to critically reconsider the archives.

James Casebere has been at the forefront of constructed photography for decades. His latest work is designed to spark climate conversations.