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.
Micro Narratives
Nuno Serrão’s images consider how information is handled, shared and perceived, demonstrating a sensitivity and a curiosity for the planet.
5 to See: This Weekend
Borders, ecological crisis and the human condition. These are the themes explored in this week’s recommended photography exhibitions.
Narrative Presence
American author Wright Morris started photographing in 1933. He recorded the aftermath of the Great Depression in the US.
Ecological Transformation
Helene Schmitz is an environmental photographer. The works reveal humanity’s unprecedented impact on the earth’s wild places and landscapes.
Aesthetica Creative Writing Award: Winners Announced
The winners of the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award have been announced, celebrating excellence in contemporary poetry and fiction.
Reality and Myth
Mark Power’s ‘Good Morning, America’ is a series capturing a moment of change. It traverses the US, revealing a fictional world that never existed.
Towing the Line
Italian photographer Maria Maglionico offers a correlation between the foreground and background of images – they seamlessly blend into one another.
5 to See: This Weekend
Aesthetica’s picks for 7-8 December look to the power of art as a form of communication, offering intimate photography and immersive installation.
Formative Portraits
Francesca Woodman took her first photograph at the age of thirteen. MCA Denver explores how the artist discovered a unique creative voice.
Timeless Design
Swiss luxury skincare brand La Prairie explores its connection with Bauhaus – presenting linear set designs and foregrounding a synthesis with art.
Christmas Gift Guide 2019
Aesthetica selects 10 ideas for art and culture lovers. This list offers a variety of inspiration – including gallery memberships, gift sets and more.
Reframing History
Malaga Island is an uninhabited place located off the coast of Maine, US. American artist Theaster Gates explores its troubled past in new works.
Enduring Darkness
Aleksander Malachowski is a Warsaw-based, working at the intersection of photography, geometry and symmetry.
Connecting the Dots
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art’s latest show is a timely and necessary celebration of Judy Chicago and her contributions to contemporary art.
5 to See: This Weekend
Must-see shows for early December offer all-encompassing experiences. Light installations look towards perception and wellbeing.
The December / January Issue
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.
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