Scientific Perspective
Sitting between photography and field research, Eddo Hartmann’s images depict the vulnerability of ecosystems in the age of post-industrialisation.
Playful Silhouettes
Inspired by the busy streets on the island of Corsica, So AsA began to build up a portfolio of silhouettes, having originally shot in black and white.
Powerful Storytelling
A groundbreaking photography series depicts one of the world’s most important ecological locations as well as its diverse cultural narratives.
Distant Suburbia
Thomas Jordan is influenced by the northwest Chicago suburbs. These compositions transform everyday scenes into jewel-tone utopias.
Subtle Framing
Ian Howorth’s cinematic images, captured through analogue film, revel in the authenticity of opportunity, spontaneity and chance.
Animating the Everyday
Photographer Olivia Jeczmyk’s series focuses on simplicity and geometry – drawing attention to household items through minimalist design.
5 to See: This Weekend
Aesthetica selects recommended shows for late January – offering viewers contemplative landscapes, utopian visions and feminist artwork.
Symbolic Images
“Photography for me is a ritual.” Graciela Iturbide is considered one of the greatest photographers in Latin America. A new show opens at NMWA.
Atmospheric Encounters
German-American photographer Evelyn Hofer created a photographic kaleidoscope spanning almost half a century and a variety of genres.
Vision and Justice
Louis Draper recognised that photographs can serve as a powerful form of resistance. His images are full of strength, wisdom and dignity.
Aesthetica Future Now Symposium 2020
Martin Parr, Cornelia Parker, Nadav Kander and John Keane are key speakers for this year’s edition of the Aesthetica Future Now Symposium.
Fresh Perspectives
Cai Ramalho (b. 1994) was born in São Paulo, Brazil. After attending fashion school, Ramalho started work as a photographer in 2013. Just six years…
5 to See: This Weekend
Aesthetica selects five exhibitions opening this weekend. They are self-reflective and intimate – delving into personal and familial histories.
Sculptural Contrasts
Do objects have souls? Lee Ufan’s largest outdoor sculpture project in the USA consists of mostly unaltered boulders and stainless-steel plates .
Land of Dreams
A new Shirin Neshat show engages with the world through lens-based media, demonstrating the power of art to deconstruct the political climate.
Living in Harmony
For photographer Giorgia Bellotti, forests, fields and neighbouring mountainsides are platforms on which to explore the unconscious.
Photography and Reform
Dorothea Lange was a trailblazing female photographer committed to capturing raw, honest portraits. A new retrospective opens at MoMA.
5 to See: This Weekend
Aesthetica recommends shows across the UK, US and Europe. They present powerful socio-political and ecological messages through fine art.
Reimagining Home
How do we define the notion of belonging? Works by Bahman Jalali and Gohar Dashti look for answers, transforming the documentary genre.
5 to Read: This Month
A selection of new photography and architecture titles to explore this January. The list comprises compelling self-portraits and bold buildings.
Developing New Talent
The Jerwood/Photoworks Awards support photographers to make new work and develop their practice. 2020’s artists engage with history.
London Art Fair 2020
There are over 100 galleries exhibiting at the 2020 edition of London Art Fair. Aesthetica selects five must-see photographers to watch.
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