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- Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual 2020The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award is a celebration of innovation across new poetry and short fiction. The prize, now in its 14th year, is a hotbed for new literary talent. It presents both emerging and established writers with the opportunity to showcase new work, propelling their careers through publication and talent development. This year, Aesthetica welcomed thousands of entries from over 40 countries. This publication provides a platform for writing across a range of themes, topics and7
- Aesthetica Issue 90: Living for TodayThere has never been a time in human history when things have been so interconnected. The climate crisis is connected to the economy, which is in turn connected to trade and tariffs, and so on and so forth. We are living in an age of alternative facts, fake news and misinformation. We are more divided than ever before, and politicians use populism to disintegrate battles won for justice and equality. Inside this issue, we ask questions about what it means to live in our world today.3
- Aesthetica Issue 88: Time for ChangeIt is an extraordinary moment in time. We are dealing with the disruptive impact of politics and the influence of new technologies on our lives. Together, they have created an undertow, which is so powerful that many of us are swept away by it. We have everything, but fundamentally we’ve lost something. Right now, we are experiencing human evolution. We're not about to grow new limbs, but we are emotionally changing. Social norms are different than they were 10 and even 20 years ago. This issue6
- Aesthetica Issue 91: Standing TogetherThe number of times we have said “we're living in uncertain times” is adding up. From the deep political crisis of Brexit and the rise of the right-wing Populism to the displacement of refugees and migrants, as well as the alarming rate of environmental destruction – we’re in a turbulent state. What can we do as individuals to ameliorate the situation? The saying “think locally, act globally” was coined 40 years ago. It’s so easy to get consumed by mass media. It leaves a constant feeling of pow6
- Aesthetica Issue 89: The Power of ReinventionHow do trends start? How do they become the norm? When does a consumer product turn into an essential item? How do we move from wanting something to needing something? In short, how can entire societies shift their desires – from gadgets, clothing and interiors to ideas, concepts and thoughts. Why do trends have so much power over us? This issue looks at change, longevity, sustainability and impact.6
- Aesthetica Art Prize Anthology 2020The Aesthetica Art Prize invites you to discover and engage with new ideas. The works inside this collection survey themes such as race and identity, technology, Dataism, surveillance culture, geopolitics and the climate crisis. The Aesthetica Art Prize artists help us to make sense of the current state of play. We want you to engage with these works and question what is happening around you. It is no longer about accepting the status quo but a call to action – to redefine the norm. Featuring2
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