Mona Hatoum: Building Tension

The first comprehensive survey of the artist’s work opens in the Netherlands, examining themes of control, displacement and fragile human existence.

Unfamiliar Territory

Reine Paradis is known for a distinct aesthetic and bold colour palette, and her new series continues to explore these concepts with meticulous detail.

UK Photography Shows to See

This winter, five unmissable photography exhibitions across the UK cast new light on often overlooked and neglected people, communities and histories.

In Full Bloom: Exploring Flora in Contemporary Art

An ambitious and wide-reaching showcase at London’s Saatchi Gallery surveys the enduring influence of flowers across various art disciplines.

Fragile Ecosystems

Marshmallow Laser Feast’s Breathing with the Forest, which is now on display at Compton Verney, recreates part of the Amazon rainforest in-gallery.

Radiant Installation

The Light Festival 2025 at Battersea Power Station brings joy to dark winter nights, fusing art and technology whilst illuminating an iconic location.

Enhanced Topography

Richard Mosse’s new exhibition at MMoCA immerses viewers in haunting landscapes, blending environmental decay with evocative visual poetry.

Weegee: Urban Spectacle

Iconic photographer Weegee documented the spectacle of both gritty crimes and accidents, as well as the clamour around mid-century Hollywood.

Linder: A Major Retrospective

Artist, provocateur, trailblazer. The first London retrospective of acclaimed British artist Linder opens this February at The Hayward Gallery.

Personal Narratives

Felicia Simion’s mysterious photography blurs the line between fantasy and reality, placing anonymous figures into strange and ethereal locations.

Five Art Books for February

Discover five new art and photo books from established figures and new names, each of which tell an important story of life in the modern world.

An Unfinished World

Saul Leiter is one of the most celebrated pioneers of colour photography. This winter, he is the subject of a major retrospective at Foam in Amsterdam.

Beyond Convention

Internationally renowned architectural studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s new book explores the intersection of traditional and non-traditional design.

Eternal Moments

Rinko Kawauchi’s exhibition at Bristol’s Arnolfini captures the beauty in everyday moments, exploring themes of care, identity as well as sustainability.

Global Perspectives 

Rijksmuseum brings the first major exhibition of American photography to the Netherlands, with an expansive show of more than 200 images.

Collective Energy: The February / March Issue

The February / March issue of Aesthetica has landed. This edition is dedicated to the movers and shakers, as well as the power of collaboration and resilience.

Defiant Optimism 

Andoni Beristain’s latest series, “Pieza Madre”, pays homage to his late mother and reminds viewers to embrace everyday joy and experiences.

Sustainability in Focus

These five exhibitions showcase renowned artists and emerging voices who are using their platform to call for action against the climate crisis.

Portrait of Britain

A highlight of each January is seeing Britain’s high streets, railway stations, airports and shopping centres transform into a public portrait gallery.

The World at Our Feet

Somerset House, London, unveils a monumental exhibition dedicated to soil – exploring the incredible, life-sustaining ecosystem beneath us.