Photography

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 6, 2026

Photographer Immerses Herself in Foreign Places, Turning Travels Into Surreal Works of Art [Interview]

For photographer Julia Buruleva, travel is more than a way to see the world. It is the foundation of her artistic practice. Through her ongoing Art Expedition project, the Russian-born, Barcelona-based creative travels from country to country, spending extended periods immersed in unfamiliar places before translating their colors, forms, and cultural traditions into surreal photographs. Buruleva works at the intersection of fine art and commercial image-making.

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September 3, 2026

Striking Winners of the 2026 British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums Photo Contest

From a mud-loving elephant to a tiny crab tucked inside an anemone, the winners of the 2026 BIAZA Photo Competition invite viewers to see wildlife from unexpected perspectives. More than 800 entries competed for recognition this year, with judges selecting 14 winners and runners-up across seven categories. Organized by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), the competition celebrates the animals, people, and conservation work found across its member institutions.

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August 25, 2026

See the Closest-Ever Photo of the Sun and Its Swirling Surface of Wild Whirlpools

The cosmos is a beautiful mystery, but one we’re unraveling bit by bit. It helps that new technology and imaging advancements allow us to view outer space in ways we’ve never seen before. The Inouye Solar Telescope is one example. As the world’s most powerful telescope, it recently captured the sharpest photo of the sun we have so far. What the image revealed was that our closest star is covered in literal whirlpools of activity.

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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.