Photography

March 18, 2026

Photographer Captures the “Architecture of Silence” in Abandoned Towns and Empty Locations [Interview]

Even in absence, there is undoubtedly presence—or at least that’s what Steven Seidenberg’s photography seems to suggest. Throughout his practice, the photographer has made a point of excavating the unseen, capturing quiet scenes that, despite being emptied of humans, still contain their traces. Now, the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art in Reno, Nev., has gathered together several of Seidenberg’s photographs into Home Truth: Image-Making in Absence.

Read Article

March 12, 2026

Adorable Elephant Seals Snatch Gold in 2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest

There’s something magical about underwater photography, allowing us to peer beneath the waves and discover an entirely new world. This ethos undoubtedly propels the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition (UPY), which has celebrated the medium’s artistry and those that champion it since 1965. For UPY2026, creativity and cuteness united in the contest’s winning entry, proving just how diverse underwater photography can be.

Read Article

March 10, 2026

Striking Scene of a Toad Swimming Across a Pond Wins the 2026 British Wildlife Photography Awards

A black-and-white image of a toad swimming across a pond has a striking, abstracted feel. The silhouetted creature and the surrounding branches are flattened and slightly distorted, swirling like an oil spill as the toad’s legs form ripples in the water. Aptly titled A Toad Swims Across Its Woodland Pond, the image was shot by Paul Hobson and has recently earned a prestigious distinction.

Read Article

March 4, 2026

A Photojournalist’s Tireless Quest to the Heart of Mongolia’s Altai Mountains [Interview]

Keeping track of all of Claire Thomas’s adventures is no easy task. Throughout her career, the photojournalist has ventured to the West Bank, chronicling the lives of Palestinians under military occupation; she has documented burning oil wells in Qayyarah, Iraq, set alight by retreating ISIS soldiers; she has investigated the Ghanaian women accused of witchcraft and banished to remote camps; and she has traveled across the vast expanse of the American West.

Read Article

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.