PHotoEspaña 2014, Madrid

What has, for the last 16 years, been an ambitious programme of photography exhibitions throughout Madrid has shifted course. This year’s PHotoEspaña presents exclusively Spanish photography, organised with participating venues.

Richard Long, Mendoza Walking, Faena Arts Centre, Buenos Aires

His first exhibition in Argentina, Mendoza Walking showcases two new site-specific works from British artist Richard Long (b. 1945) at the Faena Arts Center. This art centre rose out of the old machine room of an iconic turn of the century mill.

Interview with Tatiana Rais, Winner of the British Council Young Creative Entrepreneur Award 2014

Tatiana Rais is the Director and founding member of Espacio Odeón: Centro Cultural, a non-profit cultural centre in the heart of Bogota. She is one of the 2014 winners of the British Council Young Creative Entrepreneur Award.

Tom Price, Presence and Absence, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City

London-based artist, Tom Price, heads across the ocean for his first solo exhibition in the USA. Debuting new work at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, his show explores the notions of presence and absence and the idea that these two states are dependent on one another.

M.F. Husain: Master of Modern Indian Painting, V&A

It was in 1964 that the first USA exhibition of Maqbool Fida Husain, aka M.F. Husain, was displayed in India House, New York. 50 years on, we now have the opportunity to view his Indian Civilisation series.

Jerwood Makers Open, Interview with Artists Revital Cohen and Tuur Van Balen

Jerwood Makers Open is currently on display at Jerwood Space until 31 August. The initiative recognises emerging artists and offers crucial support in the early stages of their careers. Revital Cohen and Tuur Van Balen speak to Aesthetica about their approach to their project.

National Literary Trust & Wild in Art: Books about Town

Recently, Londoners and visitors might have found themselves sitting on concrete benches, which resemble half open books. Benches not only look like a book, they are fully dressed up by different depictions that resemble and celebrate the literary heritage of London.

Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture: RSA Awards & Artist Opportunities

The Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture has unveiled the latest details of its £200,000 programme of support for artists working across the whole spectrum of the visual arts in Scotland. The organisation has a proud tradition of promoting excellence in contemporary art and architecture.

Review of Elfyn Lewis: Beautiful Mistake/ Camgymeriad Hardd

Follow the stairs to the first floor, and there, bathed in natural light, with crisp white walls and high ceilings, you’ll find the rooms of gallery/ten. The brainchild of curator Cat Gardiner, gallery/ten focuses on contemporary Welsh art.

Vivien Zhang & Laurence Owen, Rook & Raven, London

The summer exhibition at Rook & Raven showcases the work of two graduates, Vivien Zhang and Laurence Owen. Curated by Aretha Campbell, the show explores the artists’ fascination with form and the place of painting and sculpture within the prevailing art scene.

Interview with Kyler Zeleny: Aesthetica Art Prize Longlisted Artist

Kyler Zeleny’s work focuses on the family album and found Polaroids. His current interests relate to rural mythology, in which he using photography to explore cultures. Zeleny was longlisted in the 2014 Aesthetica Art Prize with his piece Broken Road.

Interview: David Walton, Head of Art & Heritage Law at Barber Titleys

Barber Titleys is one of the leading law firms in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, offering a range of services to individuals, commercial enterprises and charitable organisations.

Summertime Salon, Robin Rice Gallery, New York

Every year Robin Rice curates Summertime Salon, a showcase to exhibit the best of her collected artists’ strengths and aesthetics. Representing 56 artists, one of the most exciting parts of the Summertime Salon is the introduction of new artists and of new work by established practitioners.

Review of The Piano Brothers Live at Kings Place, London

The Piano Brothers are not brothers by blood but by divine, energetic and rich music that is accessible to everyone. Bound together by the love of all-encompassing music, Dominic Anthony Ferris and Elwin Hendrijanto began performing together in 2009 whilst studying at the Royal College of Music.

Jeannette Montgomery Barron, Scene, Collezione Maramotti, Italy

Jeannette Montgomery Barron explores the intense world of the New York art scene in the 1980s. Following her own journey to the city and her development as a photographer, Barron was part of a scene at an exciting cultural crossroads.

Ben Quilty, Saatchi Gallery London

Australian Painter Ben Quilty was recently announced as the overall winner of the Prudential Eye Award. A competition that seeks to promote artistic talent that previously may have been overlooked. The painter’s work is now on display at the Saatchi gallery, London.

An Insight Into the Work of Artist Allan Storer

Allan Storer paints large abstract canvases for architects, interior designers and private clients. His influences include 20th. century abstract artists and the squeegee paintings of Gerhard Richter.

Aesthetica Creative Writing Award: Call for Submissions

Offering an aspiring and established writers the opportunity to publish their work, the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award is a chance to further your engagement with an international audience and develop your writing acclaim in the industry.

Anselm Kiefer: Royal Academy of Arts, London

As part of the first major retrospective of his illustrious 40-year-career, Anselm Kiefer will create a number of new works specifically for the Royal Academy’s Main Galleries as well as an installation for the main courtyard.

Review of Fire From the North, Vardø, Norway

A group of six artists have collaborated to create a unique site-specific exhibition and performance piece on the island of Vardø at the extreme north-eastern part of Norway. Taking place in such a secluded location, only a few made a pilgrimage North from Oslo to experience the work on Vardø.