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September 14, 2026

Winning Images of the 2026 European Photography Awards Will Make You Look at the World Differently

The best photographs surprise viewers and bring them into a unique, inspiring moment. This is exactly what the winners of the 2026 European Photography Awards have done. With over 3,000 submissions from more than 40 countries, this year’s awards bring together fine art, nature, architecture, and human photography across 13 categories, capturing an array of moments from around the world.

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September 12, 2026

Artist Uses Wallpaper and Upholstery Fabric in Richly Textured Portraits of Women She Knows

In the works of Jill Maytorena, mixed media has a purpose—to reflect the many layers of meaning in each of her portraits. The California-based artist daringly combines pastels, paper, embroidery, and cloth to paint richly textured compositions anchored by the human figure. The result is a series of tactile narratives that explore memory and identity, challenging the viewer to look beneath the surface.

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September 11, 2026

2,977 Drones Recreate NYC’s Twin Towers To Honor Those Lost on September 11, 2001

Nearly 25 years after the September 11 attacks, the Twin Towers briefly returned to New York City’s skyline. On September 9, 2026, 2,977 illuminated drones rose above the water in Manhattan. They formed 2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor, a one-night public artwork honoring those killed on September 11, 2001. The powerful presentation was a collaboration with members of the 9/11 community, including family members, survivors, and first responders.

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September 11, 2026

Japanese Town Creates Massive Minecraft-Inspired Design for Annual Rice Paddy Art Project

The town of Gyoda, Japan, has put itself on the map with a sizable tradition. Every year, the village rallies volunteers to create a massive work of rice paddy art, also known as tanbo art. (Their efforts have even earned them a spot in the Guinness World Records for the World’s Largest Rice Paddy Art.) Always up for a challenge, the organizers select a different theme each year.

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