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January 6, 2021

Photographer Richard Silver on His Architectural Photography and Vertical Churches [Podcast]

Photographer Richard Silver has a talent for capturing space in unique and unexpected ways. This week on My Modern Met’s Top Artist Podcast, we talk about the techniques featured in his work, his upcoming Vertical Churches book, and much more. Silver has built up an impressive portfolio across almost 100 countries and over 350 cities he has visited. In each new place, he documents iconic landmarks, incredible modern architecture, and beautiful vernacular designs.

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January 4, 2021

Majestic Dogs Photographed in Gorgeous Natural Landscapes Just Like Travel Influencers

For French photographer Audrey Bellot, animals have always had a place in her heart.

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December 29, 2020

Two Widowed Penguins Overlooking Melbourne Skyline Together Wins Best Photo of 2020

In 2019, photographer Tobias Baumgaertner snapped a romantic shot of two widowed penguins overlooking a pier in Melbourne, Australia.

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December 28, 2020

Artist Captures Poetic Self-Portraits in Brilliantly Arranged Mirror Reflections

Shanghai-based artist Ziqian Liu uses self-portrait photography as a visual diary to “communicate with herself and to get to know herself better.” Her ongoing series, Reflection 2, shows the artist either posing in the reflection of a circular mirror or carrying a mirror to create interesting illusory effects.

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December 20, 2020

Black Mothers Act Out Their Fears of Holding Limp Bodies of Their Sons in the U.S.

Photographer Jon Henry uses his artistic voice to offer a moving perspective on the murder of Black people by U.S.

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December 18, 2020

Mysterious 70-Year-Old Photographs Have Sparked a Worldwide Search

The discovery of never-seen-before photographs from 70 years ago has sparked a worldwide search for the identities of the couple...

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December 15, 2020

University Discovers Photo With 8-Year-Long Exposure That Was Taken With a Beer Can

The London 2012 Summer Olympics had its closing ceremonies in August 2012. Just one week after the athletes dispersed, a masters student in fine arts began a project at the University of Hertfordshire in the UK. Regina Valkenborgh crafted a pinhole camera out of an aluminum beer can, duct tape, and light-sensitive photographic paper.

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December 15, 2020

Surreal Moon Photo Looks Like a Giant Eye Peeking Through Rock Arch in the Desert

At the end of October, photographer Zach Cooley ventured to Arches National Park in Utah.

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December 12, 2020

This Loving Father Captures the Magic of Everyday Moments With His 4 Kids

Photographer Adrian C. Murray reminds us of what it’s like to view the world through a child’s eyes.

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December 8, 2020

Best of 2020: Top 60+ Photographs From Around the World

As another year quickly comes to a close, it’s safe to say that 2020 was a year unlike any other in our lifetime. The past 12 months have given us a whirlwind of events that included heartbreaking wildfires, a horrifying global pandemic, emboldened protestors fighting for social justice, and a seemingly never-ending political cycle. Emotions really ran the gamut throughout the year—from terror to anger and exasperation to hopefulness and inspiration.

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