A selection of this season’s must-read publications respond to key contemporary themes of post-truth, media culture, race and gender.

MoMA, Focal Point Gallery and the current issue of Aesthetica look towards utopian ideals through architecture and photography.

William Bunce and Lisa Jahovic explore shape, texture and sculpture to create minimalist imagery centred around geometry and balance.

Some things are not meant to be seen. But Trevor Paglen has made it his mission to highlight secret CIA prison sites, spy satellites and military installations.

Moving into July, new photography and moving-image exhibitions explore notions of selfhood, representation and globalisation.

Expanding the boundaries of traditional practice, must-see shows open  this season occupy the intersection between art, technology and design.

Foregrounding the contribution of women, this selection of female architects demonstrates innovative approaches to urban space.

Future Now: The 2018 Shortlist investigates ideas of identity through work by three shortlisted moving-image makers. 

Siegfried Hansen’s street photography is on display this summer as part of the 2018 Hamburg Triennial, covering the theme of Breaking Point.

The topic of editing, cropping and filtering, as well as the impact of digital circulation, is addressed in several exhibitions and publications this month.

Exhibitions open this summer document the fast-paced nature of the modern age by reflecting on urban and rural landscapes.

Looking to the future of creative production, New Designers brings together over 3000 emerging practitioners from leading institutions.

Pioneering in its extent of research, a new book from Phaidon presents a concentrated and intriguing overview of architectural exhibitions.

From documentary realism to uncanny compositions, photography shows running 23-24 June engage with diverse aspects of daily life.

In a growing digital landscape, the boundaries of photography are constantly required to evolve. PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai explores this notion.

A new publication by Katrin Tiidenberg looks at the social, technological and cultural contexts of the 21st century selfie phenomenon.

This summer’s must-see solo exhibitions, group shows and biennales demonstrate the UK’s dynamic artistic landscape.

Constructing a series of neon utopias, Reine Paradis’ surreal images celebrate the perplexities of the contemporary Los Angeles landscape.

Mark Wallinger’s recently opened public artwork reflects upon notions of justice and democracy, offering an immersive experience.

Jo Kalinowski is inspired by identities. With British urban roots, she now lives in Australia, exploring the spaces between manmade and natural landscapes.