Art for Connectivity
Artist and innovator Doug Aitken is at the forefront of 21st century communication, presenting a space between the physical and virtual.
Artist and innovator Doug Aitken is at the forefront of 21st century communication, presenting a space between the physical and virtual.
How do we define the notion of home? What happens when a house is left behind? Gohar Dashti’s images reveal the true power of nature.
Portraits reveal truths about the human condition – how we present ourselves to the world. Bey explores the dialogue between sitter and subject.
Sitting between photography and field research, Eddo Hartmann’s images depict the vulnerability of ecosystems in the age of post-industrialisation.
A groundbreaking photography series depicts one of the world’s most important ecological locations as well as its diverse cultural narratives.
Photographer Olivia Jeczmyk’s series focuses on simplicity and geometry – drawing attention to household items through minimalist design.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art’s latest show is a timely and necessary celebration of Judy Chicago and her contributions to contemporary art.
Kent’s Studio 3 Gallery showcases local art through open submissison. It displays the rich variety of creative practice in the region.
Must-see shows for early December offer all-encompassing experiences. Light installations look towards perception and wellbeing.
This issue of Aesthetica, ‘Listen and Respond’, invites you to engage with our times. Featured: Doug Aitken, Dawoud Bey, Eddo Hartmann and Tales of Us.
Faces appear from a crown of palm leaves. Bodies collide and make shapes. Butterflies scatter in minimal portraits. This is work by Ren Hang.
Ghana-born British filmmaker John Akomfrah’s ‘Vertigo Sea’ looks at humanity’s complex relationship with water throughout history.
Michael Wolf was a chronicler of life in cities. Across a career of over 40 years, he photographed expansive buildings from Paris to Hong Kong.
The climate crisis, community and the nature of reality are examined in these shows – recommended picks for the end of November.
Truth, myth and the spaces in-between. A new show at The Civic, Barnsley, explores the way the North of England is depicted and constructed.
“To make a long story short, I’m not a very organised person.” So opens Bruce Gilden’s new monograph – New York negatives from 40 years ago.
Physics, shamanism, artificial intelligence and astrology are listed among Haroon Mirza’s inspirations. A new show examines waveforms.
A neon pink ladder rises towards the sky. Mysterious fog spreads across a river. Giant clouds hover above a crowd. Lumiere festival returns.
The shortlist for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2020 is announced. Four artists interpret and respond to key global questions.