Beneath the Waves
Thirza Schaap’s sculptures are constructed with plastic collected on beaches, raising awareness of the urgent pollution crisis through visual juxtapositions.
Detailed Perspective
Claudio Dell’Osa presents cross-section views of Mediterranean fruits and vegetables: asparagus, chicory, fennel, parsley, peppers and strawberry.
Stories Unfolding
Carter Baran captures surreal, hazy images that are lit by an eerie glow, making audiences pause and wonder: what’s going to happen next in the story?
Worlds Up Close
Images by Bevil Templeton-Smith make use of the microscope to document sweeping abstract shapes and colours found in everyday household objects.
Study in Humanity
The portraits of Han Yang are imbued with deep emotion, drawing inspiration from abstraction, fashion, philosophy, posthumanism and surrealism.
The Art of Power and Fragility:
Jasmina Cibic’s Political Landscapes
Jasmina Cibic’s new exhibition continues a career-long enquiry into power and political symbolism, asking viewers to rethink established narratives.
Untold Stories
International Month of Photojournalism celebrates the lens-based artists who shine a light on unseen stories and the people whose lives they affect.
Dreamlike Visions
Erik Johansson is known for creating surreal, dreamlike photography. Now, the artist is sharing his art with the community by opening a new gallery.
Planetary Creations
Photographer Katerina Belkina creates mysterious, otherworldly landscapes, inspired by humanity’s endless fascination with space exploration.
Tate Modern Turns 25:
A Quarter Century of Inspiration
Tate Modern celebrates its 25th anniversary, looking back at a quarter of a century of platforming bold, innovative contemporary art and creative voices.
Powerful Storytelling
Fondazione Brescia Musei shows Joel Meyerowitz’s pioneering street photography, highlighting his innovative use of colour and rich urban portraits.
Aesthetica Art Prize:
Open For Entries
Submit to one of the UK’s most prestigious awards for creative talent, celebrating boundary-pushing work across a range of media. Win £10,000 & more.
The City as Stage:
Bradford 2025 in Full Motion
Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture continues this summer with line-up of public art, theatre, music, exhibitions, open-air cinema and community activity.
Serpentine Pavilion 2025:
A Capsule in Time
For the 25th edition, Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum presents a contemplative, luminous structure that engages with light, air and time.
Hidden Legacies
Eileen Grey is an overlooked figure in the world of architecture. Now, a new documentary spotlights her enduring influence upon the design world.
Seulgi Lee: A Geometry
of Language and Craft
Seulgi Lee’s unique artistic practice experiments with colour and form to challenge typical perceptions of language, cultural exchange and traditional crafts.
Venice Architecture Biennale 2025
The 19th edition of this globally anticipated event opens, exploring the transformative power of interdisciplinary collaboration in the face of crisis.
Rediscovering the Self
The Box Plymouth’s retrospective of Jyll Bradley highlights a varied and distinguished career that considers identity, light, nature and queerness.
Undiscovered Worlds
Rob Blanken’s abstract photography uncovers the hidden world of crystals, offering an insight into how the patterns are mirrored in the human body.
Blurring Reality
A new outdoor exhibition, hosted by Onassis Stegi, presents 25 artists who navigate the intricate relationship between creativity and technology.
Sheffield DocFest:
The Power of Documentary
Sheffield DocFest is a crucible for bold ideas, daring storytelling, and international exchange. The annual festival returns this June for its 32nd iteration.
New Creatives:
Top Graduate Shows 2025
Introducing the artists of tomorrow. This summer, the UK’s art schools are spotlighting rising voices in visual culture. Here are five to add to your diary.
The Cinematic Art of Listening:
2025 Listening Pitch Winners
The winners of the 2025 Listening Pitch grant have been announced. The three films answer the question: what can we hear if we listen right now?
Floral Inspirations
The Garden Museum presents a new perspective on Cecil Beaton’s illustrious career, shining a light on the influence of gardens and flowers on his artwork.
Illuminating the Cosmos
For Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, experiential collective Marshmallow Laser Feast turns its visionary lens towards our place in the universe.
May’s Top Photography Shows
The top exhibitions to see this May bring emerging artists to the fore, spotlight overlooked creatives and offer new perspectives on well established names.
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