Photo Contest
March 3, 2020

Amazing National Winners of the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards

From a pool of over 190,000 photographs, the Sony World Photography Awards have selected one standout image to represent each nation in 2020. The National Awards are a way for the contest to showcase talent from the 63 countries that submitted work to this prestigious photography contest. From incredible landscapes to touching portraits to memorable wildlife photography, each winner represents a glimpse into the global photography talent pool.

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History
March 2, 2020

Legendary 1,000-Year-Old Katana Still Looks as Flawless as When It Was First Constructed

Make your way to the Tokyo National Museum and you’ll see a beautifully constructed katana that still looks flawless despite being 1,000 years old. Known as the Mikazuki Munechika, this special sword was crafted by the legendary Sanjo Munechika. He was considered one of Japan’s most skilled swordsmiths in the Heian period (794 to 1185 CE).

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Photojournalism
March 1, 2020

Interview: Woman Spends Months in Siberia Documenting Lives of Nomadic Reindeer Herders

Documentary photographer Alegra Ally has dedicated her life to telling the stories of indigenous people around the world. Since she was a teenager, she has spent time with remote tribes in Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Namibia, and now Siberia. Thanks to a successful fundraising campaign on Kickstarter, Ally was able to journey to the Yamal Peninsula and join a family of nomadic reindeer herders as they made their annual winter migration.

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Painting
February 29, 2020

Expressive Seascape Paintings Created With a Palette Knife

Beaches are known for the mercurial movements of their waves. And although it may seem difficult to capture the ephemeral scenes of the seaside, artist Liliana Gigovic has done just that. Her expressive seascape paintings depict the mutable weather and kaleidoscopic colors of the ocean using broad brushstrokes and a palette knife. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Gigovic finds creative inspiration in the many nearby beaches.

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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.