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Behind The Door – Documenting the daily life of the children of hoarders

In “Behind the Door,” Geoff Johnson revisits his upbringing in a hoarded household by photographing his son and niece in meticulously recreated scenes, shedding light on the emotional impact of growing up amid disorder. 

Souvenir d’un futur – Documenting the retrofuturistic buildings around Paris

Photographer Laurent Kronental’s series “Souvenir d’un Futur” documents the lives of elderly residents in Paris’s grand ensembles—monumental, aging housing projects that once symbolized a utopian future.

The magical compositions of a 19-year-old creative

Malaysian artist Ronald Ong, at just 19, crafts surreal digital compositions that transform ordinary scenes into dreamlike visuals, showcasing his unique creative vision.

Modern Ruins – The living sculptures of Michel Blazy for the Biennale de Lyon

At the 2015 Biennale de Lyon, Michel Blazy’s ‘Modern Ruins’ featured obsolete electronics overtaken by plants and fungi, symbolizing nature’s resilience over consumerism.

When the victims of forest fire pose in the ruins of their houses

In “Voices of Gatlinburg,” Jeremy Cowart documents the aftermath of the 2016 Tennessee wildfires, portraying survivors amidst their destroyed homes to highlight human strength and community. 

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