Photo Contest
January 20, 2025

1839 Awards Announces Eye-Catching Winners of Its 2024 Photographer of the Year Contest

The 1839 Awards, named after a watershed year in the history of photography, continue their mission to celebrate the ever-changing art of photography. This contest encourages photographers to push the creative limits of their practice, resulting in a wide array of images from all over the world. From the abstract and artistic to the narrative and documentary, the winners capture the boundless possibilities of this medium.

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Style
January 19, 2025

Takashi Murakami and Louis Vuitton Take Over Tokyo’s Trendy Harajuku District

Tokyo's Harajuku district has long been regarded as a hub for culture and street fashion. As such, it was the perfect spot for Takashi Murakami to take over with his Louis Vuitton collaboration. To celebrate the relaunch of their colorful line, which includes a striking campaign starring Zendaya, the artist has brought his vibrant designs to a pop-up store, a coffee shop, and a railway station.

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Good News
January 17, 2025

Single Working Mom Celebrates Passing Bar Exam on First Try With Her Kids in Heartwarming Video

According to the State Bar of California, a little over half of applicants passed the July 2024 exam. Rhiannah Gordon was one of them. Gordon, a single working mom of two young kids, was determined to transition to a career in law. Only once she returned home from her 9-to-5 day job and put her children to sleep, however, would she have the opportunity to study for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

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Cityscape Photography
January 17, 2025

Photographer Documents Over 2,500 Colorful Basketball Courts in Hong Kong

Photographer Austin Bell takes us on a unique journey through Hong Kong via his images of basketball courts. Bell managed to photograph all 2,549 courts in the city, an impressive feat that took meticulous research and multiple trips to the city. Now, he's celebrating the fruits of his labor with the opening of a solo exhibition and the release of his self-published book.

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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.