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Speculative Dialogues

Riar Rizaldi explores the relationship between science, fiction and technology through film in his debut UK solo exhibition at Gasworks, London.

Dynamic Experiment

“I am a movement artist. I started with painting, but I got stuck, I was at a dead end.” Pirelli HangarBicocca unveils a show for kinetic art pioneer Jean Tinguely.

Photography, Travel and Place

Luigi Ghirri’s colour pictures invite viewers to scenic locations in Italy, Switzerland and beyond, reflecting on image-making and artifice in the process.

Together Forever

Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, and macLYON have come together to explore the concept of friendship in a group exhibition titled ‘Friends in Love and War.’

In Conversation with Mire Lee

Dangling silicone tubes take on the impression of veins. Hanging membranous fabric mimics skin, accumulating as time goes on. Pink liquid is pumped around the…

Creative Recognition

Fotografiska Tallinn’s groundbreaking group show spotlights 32 female artists who explore the nude, from Brooke DiDonato to Prue Stent & Honey Long.

Radiant Installation

This year, pioneering visual artist Anthony McCall has presented a series of large-scale shows at iconic venues: Tate Modern and Guggenheim Bilbao.

An Enduring Legacy 

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts explores how American-Hungarian artists helped shape modern ideas of documentary and portrait photography.

Excavating the Image

Photographer Felicity Hammond unveils ‘Variations,’ in an evolving exhibition that explores geological vs data mining and image-making vs machine-learning.

Photography at 1-54
Contemporary African Art Fair

Over the past decade, 1-54 has established itself as an essential part of the cultural calendar, dedicated to celebrating artists from Africa and its diaspora.

Documenting an Era

Discover five exhibitions that explore how photography has developed over time and showcase how images come to define an era.

Photo Cymru: 5 to See

Ffoto Cymru is a new photography biennial that takes over Wales this October. Works address the theme and question: What You See is What You Get?

Hidden Legacies

Dawit L. Petros examines the legacy and lasting impact of Italy’s colonial past in a new exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Photography.

Critical Reportage

The Photographers’ Gallery dedicates an exhibition to the powerful photojournalism of Letizia Battaglia, inviting viewers to see her work over five decades.

Family Ties

Tina Barney blends the spontaneity of snapshots with the composition of classical paintings. Jeu de Paume, Paris, celebrates the photographer’s career.

Focus Art Fair:
Moving Experiences

This October, Focus Art Fair opens the doors of London’s Saatchi Gallery to lovers of contemporary art. Meet three of the incredible artists on display.

Archiving Community

We spoke to Paul Wright from the British Culture Archive about the importance of documentary photography in capturing local communities.

Artistic Dialogue

Bildhalle Amsterdam and Harper’s Bazaar NL have come together to present ‘I See You – 14 Artists in a Dialogue,’ an exhibition all about creative exchange.

Luminous Creations 

These five exhibitions combine pioneering new technology with immersive light installations to create experiences that play with human perception.

Landmark Designs

Susan Kare is the creator of Macintosh’s original icons, typefaces and user interface graphics – one of the world’s most influential women in technology.