Photo Contest
January 6, 2025

Winners of the 2024 reFocus Awards Showcase Photography’s Capacity for Empathy, Vulnerability, and Artistry

Since 2022, reFocus has aimed to celebrate the enduring appeal of photography. Their 2024 reFocus Awards showcased just that, all while spotlighting some of the world’s most visionary photographers. With entries from 77 countries, the 2024 reFocus Awards proved to be the organization’s most diverse and expansive group of entrants yet. This extraordinary range is reflected in the 2024 winners, all of whom embodied the singular spirit of the medium.

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Style
January 6, 2025

Fashion Designer Redefines the Limits of the Body Through Her Dynamic and Inventive Haute-Couture Garments

Hosted by Lightroom in London, Vogue: Inventing the Runway is an evocative journey through the moments that have shaped and redefined fashion. The exhibition revolves around Vogue’s prestigious archives and collaborators through immersive installations, offering a front-row glimpse into the history of the fashion runway. Featured within is Iris van Herpen’s Hypnosis show. The fashion designer is renowned for her innovative approach to clothing, all of which masterfully balance technology, fluidity, and physics.

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Wildlife Photography
January 5, 2025

Photographer Highlights the Importance of Monarch Butterfly Conservation Through Stunning Images

The monarch butterfly isn’t just a pretty sight—it’s an essential pollinator that keeps our planet healthy. But in the last 40 years, their population has dropped by a staggering 90%, leaving them on the brink of extinction. Jaime Rojo, a photographer and National Geographic Explorer with a background in conservation, has been documenting monarch butterflies for the last 20 years.

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Architecture
January 3, 2025

Shingled Spherical Treehouses Perched in the Forest Offer a Dreamy Winter Getaway

Architect Antony Gibbon has given a stylish twist to the cozy treehouse, conceiving a dreamy winter getaway. His project, Burl Treehouse, follows Gibbon's mission to marry innovation with sustainability in designs that cede the reflectors to their natural surroundings. Drawing from organic shapes, the Burl Treehouse concept reminds us that minimalist design doesn't have to be sober, but can instead serve as a vehicle for whimsy.

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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.