Aesthetic Journalism: How to Inform Without Informing by Alfredo Cramerotti explores the intersection of
art and journalism, examining how contemporary art practices adopt journalistic techniques to
investigate, represent, and critique reality. The book argues that by merging artistic approaches with
journalistic intent, creators can challenge traditional notions of truth, objectivity, and the role of
media in shaping public discourse.
Cramerotti outlines how artists use documentary styles, investigative methods, and narrative strategies
to create works that question the boundaries between fact and fiction. The book highlights the potential
for "aesthetic journalism" to engage audiences in critical thinking, fostering deeper understanding and
reflection on socio-political issues.
With examples from visual art, photography, and new media, Aesthetic Journalism serves as a resource for
artists, journalists, and scholars interested in the evolving relationship between information and
representation in a visually-driven culture. This thought-provoking work is a call to rethink how
stories are told and truths are constructed in the 21st century.
I was introduced to this book my Marisa Mazria Katz and it helped me understand the ethics of journalism. I designed cover art and infographics for an article for 'The Nation' magazine's website and this book acted as a guide to design for a journlastic piece written by someone other than me.