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Aesthetica Magazine Launches 'Reflection' Issue for December/January 2026

publication · 2026-04-19

Aesthetica Magazine has released its December/January 2026 edition titled 'Reflection,' which examines creative developments and challenges from the past year while anticipating future directions. The issue features photography and contemporary art that both mirror current realities and envision possibilities ahead. Ingrid Weyland uses crumpled paper overlays on forest imagery to symbolize human effects on nature. Jordan Diomandé demonstrates expertise with natural light during golden hour, capturing sunlit reflections and shadows. Brooke DiDonato pushes boundaries by reexamining domestic scenes, landscapes, and ordinary objects. Anastasia Samoylova documents a journey from Florida to Maine, exploring the American landscape as a place of myth, nostalgia, and division. Sarah Doyle employs vibrant colors and shapes to create joyful visual experiences. Marco Wilm focuses on urban geometry, finding symmetry in cityscapes with blue tones and dark contrasts. Klaus Vedfelt's 'Elevate' series features dancers and acrobats against bright blue skies. Andoni Beristain uses photography for remembrance and healing through 63 symbolic compositions. Cig Harvey engages all five senses with images combining floral motifs, interiors, and figures in landscapes. The issue was posted on December 1, 2025, and offers a subscription deal of 12 months for £24.95 with 40% savings, gift wrap, and a tote bag.

Key facts

  • Aesthetica Magazine's December/January 2026 issue is titled 'Reflection'
  • The issue looks back at the past year's creative breakthroughs and forward to new ideas
  • It features photography and contemporary art that reflect and imagine the world
  • Ingrid Weyland uses scrunched-up paper as a metaphor for humanity's impact on nature
  • Anastasia Samoylova charts a journey from Florida to Maine examining the US landscape
  • The issue was posted on December 1, 2025
  • A subscription offer provides 12 months for £24.95 with 40% savings
  • The issue includes work by 10 featured artists

Entities

Artists

  • Ingrid Weyland
  • Jordan Diomandé
  • Brooke DiDonato
  • Anastasia Samoylova
  • Sarah Doyle
  • Marco Wilm
  • Klaus Vedfelt
  • Andoni Beristain
  • Cig Harvey
  • Jordevity
  • ShaVonne Boggs
  • Duby Maduegbunam
  • Jabari Williams
  • Malik Williams
  • Leonard Daly
  • Josie Gealer
  • Tine Berg
  • Julie Prødel

Institutions

  • Aesthetica Magazine

Locations

  • Florida
  • Maine
  • United States
  • Santa Monica
  • California
  • Los Angeles
  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Copenhagen
  • Denmark
  • Fort Knox
  • Prospect

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