This week’s selection of must-see shows includes renowned awards, VR experiences and inspiring photography exhibitions – all reflecting on the changing nature of art in the digital age.
Photographic Pictures by David Hockney”, 1976. © David Hockney, Photo: Richard Schmidt
Questioning the boundaries between fine art and documentary photography, Doing the Document captures the zeitgeist of the 20th and 21st centuries through work by Diane Arbus, David Hockney, Walker Evans, Lee Friedlander and Candida Höfer. Until 6 January.
The result of a year-long artist residency connecting visual activist Muholi with ten women from the region, this show reflects upon diversity in the industry by asking: “Whose portraits are shown in museums?” and “Who is art for?” Until 31 March.
Foam’s new exhibition explores the story of food in photography, tapping into socio-political narratives surrounding domestic space, global consumption and selfhood. Featuring Stephen Shore, Martin Parr and Cindy Sherman. Until 3 March.
Winner Charlotte Prodger and finalists Forensic Architecture, Luke Willis Thompson and Naeem Mohaiemen are four politically-engaged practitioners whose work looks to notions of identity, technology and inequality. Until 9 January.Â
In an increasingly urbanised and digital world, this virtual reality experience offers an essential moment of reflection. Seamlessly blending art, science and technology, viewers are invited to interact with a digital ecosystem. Until 20 January.Â
Credits:
1. Zanele Muholi, “Bester IX” (2018)
