Now at its 16th issue, the only cultural arts magazine in the UK to cover new writing, art, music and film in a single issue has once again broadened its scope.
Incorporating a bold new design, exploring cutting-edge new fields of interest and featuring high profile practitioners from Ali Smith to Stewart Lee, Aesthetica is fulfilling the predictions made by Mslexia magazine; "Aesthetica is sleek, energetic, progressive and destined to be one of the leading publications for the cultural arts."
Fulfilling its self-imposed remit to highlight the most innovative and exciting art throughout the UK, the new issue features exhibitions and festivals, which span the nation, from Newcastle and Liverpool to London and Glasgow. Inside there is the latest arts news, reviews, interviews and features. Ali Smith, Ruth Padel, and Wendy Cope give us their insight into contemporary literature, and a preview of Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn's opera Monkey: Journey to the West makes it debut at the Manchester International Festival. Also features on light installation art, the new sciart projects at the Wellcome Trust, Liverpool and the avant garde, and urban regeneration.
Music features include the darling newcomer Kate Nash, Tunng, northeast pop artists, Field Music, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Lupen Crook, as well as an insight in the highly acclaimed film London to Brighton and the Single Shot film festival, and Comic Art. These new features guarantee that Aesthetica Magazine offers an original and challenging perspective on the UK arts scene.
Given this expanded and ambitious scope, it is unsurprising that Aesthetica is growing rapidly in both audience and reputation. However, despite developing substantially from it beginnings as a new writing publication, its philosophy remains constant; Managing director, Cherie Federico, says, "Aesthetica Magazine provides readers with an opportunity to engage with the rich diversity and culture within the UK. Each issue of Aesthetica offers readers a chance to experience the wide range of arts in the UK." Issue 16 proves this is the case. Don't miss out. Please see www.aestheticamagazine.com or visit your local Borders store today.
Managing Director, Cherie Federico won the Young Business Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2006.
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