Photo Contest
September 8, 2025

18 Incredible Category Winners From the 2025 International Photography Awards

From powerful photos of nature to important images documenting cultural events, the category winners of the 2025 International Photography Awards (IPA) are a striking lens inside our world. Eleven category winners were named across professional and non-professional divisions after thousands of submissions were received. Standout images include Savadmon Avalachamveettil's photo of India’s sacred Kumbh Mela festival, which won the Event category in the professional division.

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Sports
September 8, 2025

Japanese Football Player Who Learned the Game From YouTube Scores Game-Winning Field Goal

In America, football is omnipresent—in school, in the news, in game day recipes, in the people wearing their favorite team’s jersey. It’s even what Taylor Swift’s fiancee does for a living. But it’s not like that in the rest of the world. Many fans abroad follow and practice the game more modestly as it isn’t as popular. One such follower is Kansei Matsuzawa.

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Jewelry
September 7, 2025

Luxury Jeweler Launches a New Sparkling Timepiece Inspired by a Tin of Caviar

The jeweler behind the Five Time Zone watch worn by celebrities including Jay-Z, Naomi Campbell, and Pharrell has launched a new collection of luxury timepieces. Inspired by a freshly opened tin of caviar, the Caviar Tourbillon watch is covered entirely in precious gems—424, to be exact. Jacob “the Jeweler” Arabo launched his label Jacob & Co.

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Architecture
September 5, 2025

MAD’s Interactive Installation in Venice Imagines a Future Where Humans and Nature Harmonize

The Venice Architecture Biennale once again solidifies its place as an incubator of innovation thanks to an intriguing interactive installation by MAD Architects. The firm, led by Ma Yansong, adds to its presence at the event with City of Plants. The installation, created under the invitation of Biennale curator Carlo Ratti, explores how our relationship with nature will shape the future of the urban landscape.

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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.