War and aesthetics: art, technology, and the futures of warfare

War and Aesthetics: Art, Technology, and the Futures of Warfare offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the intersections between art, aesthetics, and military technology. Edited by Jens Bjering, Anders Engberg-Pedersen, Solveig Gade, and Christine Strandmose Toft, the anthology examines how aesthetics critiques, complements, and informs warfare. Divided into three sections—Art, Aesthetics, and the Everyday, Reimagining Technology, and The Futures of Warfare—the book engages topics ranging from the militarization of daily life to the speculative dimensions of algorithmic warfare. While it excels in its diverse perspectives and critical engagement with emerging technologies, the collection occasionally lacks cohesion and underexplores ethical dimensions. Compared with complementary works like (W)archives: Archival Imaginaries, War, and Contemporary Art, this volume leans toward speculative futures and technological aesthetics. Despite some limitations, War and Aesthetics is a valuable contribution to understanding the evolving nexus of art, technology, and conflict.