Aesthetica Magazine Issue 49

October / November 2012

Collaboration is often the catalyst for unexpected outcomes. It’s these moments of exchange that create serendipity. This issue starts with William Klein + Daido Moriyama, opening this October at Tate Modern, which juxtaposes both photographers’ works and explores modern and urban life in New York and Tokyo. We also take a closer look at the work of Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, whose show Bivouac opens this autumn at MCA Chicago. Tim Walker presents a breathtakingly surreal exhibition, Story Teller at London’s Somerset House, which combines the worlds of conceptual art and fashion photography. M to M of M/M (Paris) is a survey of one of the most influential and emblematic design practices and art partnerships in the 21st century. The Serial Portrait opens this autumn and explores the practice of taking multiple portraits of the same subjects.

Six Lines of Flight runs at SFMOMA, and features key artists from around the world who have developed unique artistic organisations in six different cities that have become burgeoning artistic centres. Nadav Kander travelled the full distance of the Yangtze River, capturing the changing face of China. Finally, we introduce Formento & Formento, whose works construct a powerful cinematic narrative.

In film we speak with Yorgos Lanthimos about his latest release Alps, the highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed Dogtooth, which explores the absurdity of life and death. We also interview P. David Ebersole about his latest release, Hit So Hard, a documentary about Patty Schemel from the band Hole. In music, we look at how musical instrument designers are pushing their creations in new and unexpected directions. We also chat with Brasstronaut, who create sweet and melancholic pop, about the release of their debut. In performance, we look at the process of writing, directing and performing a play in just 24 hours.

Finally, we speak with Matthew Darbyshire about his forthcoming exhibition T Rooms, which opens at the Zabludowicz Collection, London, and explores the realities of regeneration. Enjoy.

Alps

Yorgos Lanthimos returns this autumn with his third feature film Alps, an extra­ordinary follow-up to Dogtooth, imbued with Lanthimos’ trademark style.

Bouroullec Brothers

Straddling the worlds of art, architecture and consumer culture, the Bouroullec brothers open their first mid-career survey at MCA Chicago this autumn.

Late September

Late September is a portrait of lonely people discovering unpalatable truths about themselves at a 65th birthday party.

The 24 Hour Plays

The 24 Hour Plays nurtures theatrical talent by putting a select group of young theatre-makers together to create vibrant new work that challenges their creativity.

Circumstance

Focusing on the unseen world of Iranian youth culture, the narrative develops around the relationship of two young girls, Atafeh and Shireen.

The Bitter Years

The Bitter Years offers a poignant and heartbreaking insight into The Great Depression of the 1930s.

In My View

In My View is a valuable collection of vignettes, personal stories, moments and reflections from the contemporary art world’s most recognisable figures.

Breathing (Atmen)

A story of rehabilitation, Breathing doesn’t hammer home its theme of new life through death. Instead, it focuses on a young man with a Year Zero outlook.

Submotion Orchestra

Fragments is the hotly anticipated second album from septet Submotion Orchestra and it doesn’t disappoint.

Brasstronaut

Vancouver-based Brasstronaut’s sound has developed over the years to include six members playing instruments such as flugelhorn, lap steel and trumpets in addition to their usual line up.