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Interview with James Franco: Psycho Nacirema at Pace gallery, London

When thinking of James Franco, images of an intense acting talent spring to mind, his performance in 127 Hours was nothing short of incredible, as he captivated audiences with his near solo performance.

Interview with Kate Nowakowski: Winner of the Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition

Winner of the Short Fiction category of the Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition 2012, Kate Nowakowski speaks to Aesthetica about her success and her advice to writers.

Review of Social Codes, Yannick Fournié and Cyril Le Van, Paris

The theme of contemporary dress codes was suggested by the Galerie Géraldine Banier who then proceeded to contact two French artists who would dovetail for a harmonious exhibition.

Aesthetica Art Prize Open for Entries

The Aesthetica Art Prize 2013 is now open for entries, offering both budding and established artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a wider, international audience.

Interview with artist Sarah Van Sonsbeeck

There is an increasing noise building around the work of Sarah van Sonsbeeck. Though this should hardly be surprising since her work is fundamentally concerned with the texture of the sonic.

On Kawara: One Million Years, Bozar Expo, Brussels

From today Bozar Expo, Brussels, exhibits conceptual artist, On Kawara’s One Million Years. The ongoing work, which documents the passage of time, will appear at the Centre for Fine Arts.

Blondiefest: One Way or Another at ICA, London

Curated by Tom Wilcox, Associate Curator at ICA and Hanna Hanra, Editor in Chief of BEAT Magazine, Blondiefest: One Way or Another celebrates the legacy of Blondie and frontwoman Debbie Harry.

A Cuckoo’s Broken Wing, Short Fiction Winner from Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition 2012

Kate Nowakowski’s short story A Cuckoo’s Broken Wing, is the winning entry for Short Fiction in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition. The final deadline for submissions is 31 August.

Aesthetica Short Film Festival at V&A Friday Late

This week a special programme of films from the 2012 ASFF festival will be screened at the V&A, London, for the Friday Late event. The event this Friday 28 June is the first in a series of Friday Lates.

5 Under 30: Young Photographers’ Competition at Daniel Blau, London

Artists Marianne Bjornmyr, Madoka Furuhashi, Andi Schmied, Tereza Cervenova and Lara Morrell will have new and recent works displayed in 5 Under 30 at Daniel Blau Photography Gallery.

Stephen Walter: Anthropocene, London

Anthropocene at Londonewcastle Project Space refers to the current geological age, a period of time during which human behaviour is the dominant impact on the environment and the climate.

Interview with Chelsea College of Art & Design Graduate Mimi Winsor

As part of the University of the Arts London, the Chelsea College of Art & Design show runs for one more day. We speak to recent graduate Mimi Winsor about the way she views her work.

Aesthetica Art Prize Open for Submissions

The Aesthetica Art Prize 2013 is now open for entries, offering both budding and established artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a wider, international audience.

Venice Report: The Encyclopedic Palace

Split between the old Giardini and the newer Arsenale site at this year’s Venice Biennale, The Encyclopedic Palace is based on the concept of self-taught artist Marino Auriti. Until 24 November.

Summertime Salon, Robin Rice Gallery, New York

For its summer exhibition, the Robin Rice Gallery, New York, opens Summertime Salon, an annual photography exhibit featuring both gallery artists and a selection of newcomers.

Review of Patrick Caulfield exhibition at Tate Britain

The majority of Patrick Caulfield’s work sees his gaze turned towards the croissant-and-orange-juice world of 60s, 70s and 80s pan-European glamour. At Tate from 5 June until 1 September.

Interview with Ruskin Graduate, Natasha Peel

Graduating from The Ruskin in 2012, Natasha Peel has gone on to present works at Saatchi Gallery. Peel speaks to Aesthetica about the benefits of studying art and her interest in malleable materials.

Sculpture in the City, London

Sculpture in the City shows works by Robert Indiana, Jake & Dinos Chapman, Antony Gormley, Keith Coventry, Richard Wentworth, Shirazeh Houshiary, Jim Lambie and Ryan Gander across London.

Tahnee Lonsdale: Waiting for Entry into that Holy Space

Upon entering the light-filled Shoreditch art gallery, the visitor is welcomed by a vibrant display of canvases painted in bold colours, whose imaginary characters roam an array of whimsical landscapes.

Fellini – The Exhibition, Amsterdam

Fellini – The Exhibition expands the influential filmmaker’s universe and uncovers the sources of his fertile imagination. 20 years after his death, EYE, Amsterdam opens this show on 30 June.