Photo Contest

April 17, 2020

Incredible Winners of the 17th Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

The winners of the 17th Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show slices of life from around the world. From Vietnam to Antarctica, these photographers use their cameras to document important moments in time. This year's winning, taken in Hanoi by British photographer Jon Enoch, is especially telling. Enoch traveled to Vietnam in order to capture the bikers who transport heaps of merchandise piled on their motorbikes.

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March 3, 2020

Amazing National Winners of the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards

From a pool of over 190,000 photographs, the Sony World Photography Awards have selected one standout image to represent each nation in 2020. The National Awards are a way for the contest to showcase talent from the 63 countries that submitted work to this prestigious photography contest. From incredible landscapes to touching portraits to memorable wildlife photography, each winner represents a glimpse into the global photography talent pool.

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February 21, 2020

The ‘Doodle for Google’ Contest Is Now Open for Kids to Show Their Artwork to Billions

Most of us are familiar with the Google homepage—it might even be the first web page you see when you open your browser. And while you might usually see the corporate Google logo in primary hues of blue, red, yellow, and green, it’s often updated with a creative twist. The Google team frequently changes its logo to illustrate notable events, and the lives of famous artists, pioneers, and scientists.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.