Luminescent craters, towering cityscapes and whirling seas are the subjects of these photographs, as featured in our 2023 Aesthetica Art Prize.

Approximately 1.75 Earths are needed to sustain current human activity. Edward Burtynsky’s aerial portraits reveal the cost of human progression.

The landscape of photography has changed so much since 2003. This article will introduce you to our favourite images from across the past two decades.

Larry Achiampong and Hope Strickland receive the Aesthetica Art Prize 2023 – a celebration of creativity that is the litmus test of our times.

Mid-century modern backdrops frame Chloe Meynier’s self portraits, examining women’s experiences at a pivotal moment in history.

New York is home to 8,992,908 people, but what does the city truly mean to those that live there? A new triennial seeks to answer this question.

The seasons are changing. Today, we’re sharing five inspiring contemporary photographs filled with blue skies, open fields and endless possibility.

One month. 100 photography exhibitions. In 2023, EMOP’s expansive programme asks: how does art touch us, and what does touch mean today?

Anila Quayyum Agha’s light-filled installations draw from Islamic Art and the German Renaissance, reconfiguring historic motifs for the 21st century.

Tilda Swinton and the Art Fund led a campaign to save filmmaker Derek Jarman’s cottage – now a symbol of individuality and activism.

A new exhibition at Melbourne Now explores how contemporary artists reference, reimagine and challenge the past with new representations of life.

Metal-clad fruit. Bedrooms that defy gravity. A full moon bursting from a volcano. Here are five images we love, selected from the 2023 Open shortlist.

A new show in Rome foregrounds contemporary artists of different backgrounds, influences and approaches, revealing what binds them together.

Apsáalooke artist Wendy Red Star curates ‘Native America: In Translation’ – a new exhibition dedicated to Indigenous voices, communities and heritage.

Tania Franco Klein’s latest photographic project plays with perspective, light and shadow to depict a disturbingly humorous party of self-sabotage.

Colour photography pioneer Stephen Shore talks about working with drones for his latest book on the beauty of everyday American landscapes.

The first exhibition of Heatherwick Studio in Japan highlights its signature approach: marrying futuristic aesthetics with natural forms in urban centres.

For over 20 years, Deirdre Dyson has crossed the boundaries of what might be considered “art” and “design.” Now, she takes it a step further.

South African photographer Ernest Cole used the camera as a means of defiance and documentation, revealing the daily horrors of the Apartheid era.

Moments of everyday beauty feature in these recommended reads, showcasing the best of art and image-making from the 20th century to today.