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November 29, 2015

Evocative Photos of Miniature Paper Cuttings Recall Cambodia’s Painful Past

When Cambodian artist Remissa Mak was only seven years old, he fled his home in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, after Khmer Rouge troops occupied the city on April 17, 1975. With the earsplitting sounds of gunshots still ringing in their ears, Mak and his family joined the crowds of people chased from the razed city by armed soldiers.

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Photography

November 28, 2015

Surrealist Street Photos by Chang Chao-Tang Reveal Glimpses of Taiwan in Decades Past

At the center of Taiwan's art scene is photographer Chang Chao-Tang, whose roots go back to 1959, when he first...

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Photography

November 23, 2015

Interview: Magnus Wennman’s Powerful Photos Reveal Where Syrian Refugee Children Sleep

Of the 4 million Syrian refugees who have fled their war-torn country since 2011, roughly half are children.

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Photography

November 17, 2015

Interview: Gorgeous Landscapes Heightened by Auroras Illuminating the Night Sky

While Calgary, Canada-based photographer Neil Zeller has photographed everything from cityscapes to remote mountains to corporate events, his heart ultimately belongs to the night sky and its myriad of breathtaking wonders. Twinkling stars, bright hints of the Milky Way, and the otherworldly glow of auroras stretch above silhouetted landscapes and manmade landmarks in his stunning images.

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Photography

November 11, 2015

Interview: Dynamic Street Shots Document the Quirky Everyday Scenes of New York City

Photographer Phil Penman uses his camera to document the dynamic energy, delightfully wacky inhabitants, and vibrant spirit of New York...

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Food Art

November 6, 2015

The Mouthwateringly Mesmerizing Art of Making Fresh Pasta by Hand

One of life's simple pleasures is sitting down with a delicious plate of warm, freshly cooked pasta–a mouthwatering joy that...

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November 3, 2015

Interview: 20-Year-Old Photographer Mehran Djojan’s Dreamy Conceptual Portraits

Kabul-born, Berlin-based photographer Mehran Djojan captures beautiful conceptual portraits that explore the dreamlike realm of his imagination. The 20-year-old photographer, who is studying communication design, uses nature as his backdrop to create compelling scenes that are striking in their moody simplicity.

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Photography

November 2, 2015

Fascinating Photos Document Gender Equality in Indigenous Cultures around the World

Searching for an alternative to the patriarchal societies often found in Western countries, French photographer Pierre de Vallombreuse journeyed to...

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Photography

October 29, 2015

Interview: Beautifully Atmospheric Photos Explore the Essence of the Ganges River

New York-based photographer Caleb Cain Marcus journeyed 1,500 miles along the Ganges River to create his newest series, Goddess–a striking collection...

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Animals

October 27, 2015

Interview: New Beautifully Poignant Portraits of Shelter Dogs by Traer Scott

Nearly 10 years ago, photographer and animal shelter volunteer Traer Scott‘s career took off after she published Shelter Dogs, a heartbreakingly moving series of black-and-white portraits capturing the loneliness and sorrow of pups waiting to be adopted. Now, Scott has returned to her roots with the release of her latest book Finding Home, a companion volume to Shelter Dogs that follows the lives of canines out of the shelter and into their new homes.

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