Street Photography

November 3, 2025

Photographer Spent Five Years Capturing the Surprising Ways His Community Used a Ping-Pong Table

Public spaces rarely behave the way their designers imagined. In cities, people carve new paths, claim unlikely meeting spots, and reshape the built environment to match their routines. In his TTP (Tischtennisplatte) series, photographer Hayahisa Tomiyasu captures this beautifully, documenting a Leipzig community that turned a public ping-pong table into a multi-purpose object. Tomiyasu created the series when he was studying photography at the Academy of Visual Arts in Leipzig.

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October 8, 2025

‘Humans of New York’ Takes Over Grand Central in Vibrant Celebration of Community

In New York City, one can meet almost any kind of person, varying in race, ethnicity, religion, culture, age, gender, and sexual orientation. Living in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world is exactly what inspired Brandon Stanton to found the beloved Humans of New York in 2010. For the past 15 years, the photographer has cataloged the many faces, personalities, and stories that make New York the juggernaut that it is.

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June 19, 2025

Photographer Captures Diverse Range of Cyclists Who Cross the Williamsburg Bridge Every Day

The Williamsburg Bridge is one of the main arteries of New York City, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. According to the city government, in 2022, an average of 92,000 vehicles, 4,000 pedestrians, and 7,000 cyclists traveled over the Williamsburg Bridge every day. Photographer Adam DiCarlo has set his sights on the latter, capturing the myriad of commuters who cross the Williamsburg Bridge.

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April 15, 2025

See What 1970s New York’s Pulsating Nightlife Looked Like in New Exhibition

Capturing the energy of the disco era, Meryl Meisler‘s nightlife photography is a true time capsule. Taken in 1970s New York City, when Meisler worked as an illustrator and art teacher, they bring us into the pulsating beats that brought people of all ages, races, and sexual orientations to the dancefloor. Meisler's solo exhibition, Studio 54 & More, is a celebration of this imagery and the dynamic moment in history they capture.

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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.