Spirit of the Age
Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s iconic novel Orlando, the artists in Aperture’s “Orlando” issue explore the limitless territories of identity, history, and consciousness.
Read MoreVenus & Mercury
Roaming the halls of Versailles, Viviane Sassen’s new photomontages consider royal intrigue and the limitless potential of the human condition.
Read MoreOrlando Now
Inspired by Virginia Woolf, Mickalene Thomas imagines a classic, gender-crossing heroine as a fashion muse for the twenty-first century.
Read MoreThe Two South African Artists Who Can Be “Anything” They Want
Jamal Nxedlana travels through Johannesburg with the gender-defying artist duo FAKA.
Read MoreRosalyne Blumenstein and the Art of Living
In her newest series, artist and activist Zackary Drucker pays homage to a trans icon.
Read MoreTilda Swinton Guest Edits Aperture’s “Orlando” Issue
Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s pioneering novel “Orlando,” Aperture’s summer issue presents original photographs and writings that celebrate openness, curiosity, and human possibility.
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