In a continually changing social and political arena, defined by surveillance, data dissemination and ecological concerns, how can photography make sense of the world? Through aerial images, large-scale compositions and abstracted forms, this week鈥檚 selection demonstrates the multiplicity of ways practitioners are engaging with timely ideas.
Franco Fontana: Horizons, Mus茅e de la Photographie Charles N猫gre, Nice
An interest in colour, shape and light defines Fontana鈥檚 (b. 1933) practice. Offering surprising perspectives on urban and natural landscapes, a bold body of work investigates the possibilities of the medium by creating innovative and often abstract compositions that redefine built structures and lush sceneries.
Until 30 September. Find out more
Jeff Wall: Appearance,聽 Kunsthalle Mannheim, Mannheim
By referring to the history of art, Wall鈥檚 (b. 1946) large-format, cinematic photographs offer a contemporary take on time-honoured techniques. Often compared to modern masters such as Eug猫ne Delacroix and Edouard Manet, the practitioner creates highly orchestrated, stylised constructions.
From 2 June. Find out more
Frank Horvat: Storia di un fotografo, Palazzo Chiablese Musei Reali, Turin
As a fashion photographer and photojournalist, Horvat (b. 1928) has approached image-making from a variety of angles. This show highlights his multifaceted practice, investigating the environment and wider notions of humanity whilst foregrounding Horvat鈥檚 unique contributions to international publications such as Vogue and Harper鈥檚 Bazaar.
Until 10 June. Find out more
At Altitude, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne
Tapping into timely ideas of satellite imaging, global surveillance and drone technologies, Towner Art Gallery鈥檚 exhibition brings together work by Mishka Henner, Jananne Al-Ani, Tacita Dean, Wolfgang Tilmans and Cornelia Parker, exploring how the experience of viewing the world has been altered in the digital age.
From 2 June. Find out more
Deutsche B枚rse Photography Foundation Prize, The Photographers鈥 Gallery, London
In a culture defined by a continual stream of news, it is easy to become detached. The four projects shortlisted for the Deutsche B枚rse Photography Foundation Prize 2018 鈥 by Luke Willis Thompson, Mathieu Asselin, Rafal Milach and Batia Suter 颅颅鈥 share an interest in the distribution and subsequent manipulation of facts.
Until 3 June. Find out more
Credits:
1. URBAN LANSCAPE, LOS ANGELES 1990. Image by Franco Fontana.
2. Jeff Wall, Summer Afternoons, 2013.聽Art Gallery of New South Wales Foundation Purchase 2014 漏 Jeff Wall
3. Frank Horvat,聽1976, Bahamas, for Glamour USA, illustration for exercise on the beach (a)
4.聽漏 Mishka Henner
5.听Rafal Milach, from the series 鈥Refusal鈥 / Gori, Georgia, 2013.
