From rich portraits imbued with colour theory to concealed figures against bright backdrops; these are the images which made it onto this year’s covers.

Alfredo Boulton was an esteemed Venezuelan architect, critic, historian and photographer dedicated to promoting his country’s modern art.

Iris van Herpen’s show at MAD Paris takes us on an immersive journey to explore the link between couture craftsmanship and bold innovation.

Video content is everywhere; it’s a rolling form of communication. Our list include films that explore class, gender and cross-cultural identity.

Aesthetica speaks to renowned multidisciplinary artist John Akomfrah on his latest installation, ‘Arcadia’, now on display at The Box, Plymouth.

Light and texture are key to Stephanie O’Connor’s latest series, as blossoming shadows bounce off pale freckled skin or reflect into deep brown eyes.

ICA/Boston brings together the works of 28 international artists who have a connection to the Caribbean, focusing on the 1990s until today.

Eddo Hartmann has visited the Semipalatinsk Test Site multiple times, traversing radioactive grassland steppes, building sites and abandoned cities. 

This year, Aesthetica has profiled hundreds of artists from across the world. Here, we pick a selection of pictures from the six print issues released in 2023.

Chinese artist Li Feng works in his studios in Shanghai and Los Angeles, where he is inspired by the everyday: people, language and the poetic ironies of life. A painter and poet best known for his striking works on canvas, he works in acrylic, oil, coloured powder and mixed media techniques, often implementing collage in his painterly practice.

David van Dartel photographs singer-songwriter Froukje. The images show various sides to her, from quiet confidence to fearless vulnerability.

Textiles. Polystyrene cups. Television sets. Rubber. Lightbulbs. Rocks. This selection shows almost how anything can be a used as a material for expression.

Foam’s new show provides an impressive survey of Tina Modotti’s artistry and activism, reinstating her as a key figure in the history of lens-based art.

Sculpture is constantly evolving, with its definition widening as we move into an increasingly digital world. New technologies have provided different ways of making and…

Curator Casey Riley tells us about the major exhibition spanning 130 years of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Native American photography.

In 1960s Los Angeles, members of the Light and Space movement were experimenting. Today, their approach continues to resonate around the world.

Camara Oscura Galeria de Arte’s retrospective showcases Elina Brotherus’ compelling images, where she casts herself as creator and subject.

Photographer and educator Ryan Parra has spent 10 years researching the flora of the southwestern USA, combining visual art with scientific techniques.

Wong-Chung Wai’s photobook, published by GOST Books, sets out a farewell letter to the region, drawing on the artist’s experience of loss.

Tania Franco Klein, whose works are held by MoMA and Getty, holds a mirror up to the various effects of time spent online, such as disconnection, performative stress and media overstimulation.