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Staging Womanhood

Diana Sosnowska investigates constructions of womanhood through the lens of two distinct roles: the magician’s assistant and the hysterical patient.

Trust in Photographs

Does the camera never lie? Sainsbury Centre’s new exhibition explores the ways in which photography has the power to influence how we view the world.

History of Uncertainty

Aesthetica Art Prize alumnus Noémie Goudal shares insights into her new exhibition at Mostyn, which builds upon on her fascination with doubt, illusion and scientific inquiry.

Shape of a Nation

Jamie Hawkesworth (b. 1987) has been documenting the people, architecture and landscape of Great Britain for almost two decades. In a period punctuated by referendums…

Must-See Photography Shows

We bring you 2024 photography exhibitions that place women and ethnic minority groups at the centre – reframing the focus to include everyone.

Overlooked Labour

We’ve brought together new exhibitions and recent publications that explore women’s labour today, from paid jobs to uncompensated work at home.

Sabine Weiss: A Humanist Lens

Before she passed away in 2021, Sabine Weiss was dubbed “the last of the humanists.” Now, her remarkable photographs are celebrated in Lausanne.

Rencontres D’Arles 2024: Five Exhibitions to See

This year, the major photography festival brings together provocative exhibitions, challenging dominant narratives of power and control.

Breaking the Rules

Blandine Soulage is a Lyon-based French visual artist who is interested in the “architecture of bodies” and the relationship between humans and urbanity.

Challenging Conventions

Angel Qin is an interdisciplinary artist, fashion stylist and posthuman image weaver based in London. She weaves patterns of imagery from a non-human-centric perspective, questioning the ontological nature of humanity and its relationship with ecology.

Midnight Serenity

Photographer Satijn Panyigay captures the calming beauty of urban exteriors in ‘Nightcall’, which is now on display at Galerie Peter Sillem.

Abstract Photography In Focus

Here are five exhibitions that ripple with innovation and experimentation, celebrating contemporary and 20th century approaches to abstraction and the lens.

Reuse and Renovation: Architizer A+Awards

Renowned architectural names and next generation designers are shortlisted, setting positive precedents for how we think about the built environment.

Viewed in Context

C. Rose Smith presents an evocative collection of black and white self-portraits that revolve around one garment: the white cotton shirt.

Affecting Landscapes

Carnegie Museum’s exhibition spotlights contemporary landscape photographers who explore colonial legacies, environmental anxiety and memory.

The Realities of War

Tim Hetherington’s legacy is marked in an IWM show that asks: “what is the role and responsibility of the photojournalist when documenting conflict?”

Cultivating Equality

We interviewed documentary photographer Sophie Gerrard to learn more about her work spotlighting women-led farming initiatives across Scotland.

Space, Colour, Form

Connor Daly depicts liminal spaces where lurid green, blue and purple shapes emerge from stark black backgrounds, delineated by white borders.

Lydia Bauman: Video Profile

Poland-born artist and art historian Lydia Bauman is based in London. Deeply moved by the fragility of the environment, her mixed media paintings harness the beauty and timelessness of the natural world. The resulting works are displayed worldwide and feature in numerous corporate collections. 

Expressive Portraits

Faces have fascinated us since the dawn of art. This summer, Portrait(s) Festival returns for its annual celebration of face-focused photography.