Photo Contest
June 30, 2025

Standout Winners From the 2025 Black & White Photo Contest

Timeless and elegant, there's just something about black and white photography that captures the imagination. And the winners of reFocus Awards' 2025 Black & White Photo Contest remind us of the power of this creative choice. After evaluating submissions from photographers in 80 countries, an expert panel of judges has curated a stunning winners list by both professional and amateur photographers.

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Oil Painting
June 29, 2025

Artist Draws From Mexican Pictorial Traditions to Explore His Inner Life Through Self Portraits [Interview]

In the work of artist Angel Cammen, there's much more to a self-portrait than the likeness of the painter. Born and raised in Northern Mexico, a stronghold of conservative values, Cammen's paintings are charged with a bubbling symbolism. On one hand, they are spaces of introspection, carved out by the artist himself. On the other hand, they are joyous statements that he is thriving and going to be loudly himself—whether society likes it or not.

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Street Art
June 27, 2025

Ingenious “Musical Architecture” Murals Turn Buildings Into Visual Symphonies

Spanish street artist Sfhir is known for his large-scale realistic murals. And over the past two years, he's been utilizing his 20 years of experience painting in the street to create murals that are a true fusion of art and architecture. This “musical architecture” series features figures strumming on instruments that are perfectly integrated into their setting, cleverly using architectural elements to enhance the scene.

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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.