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GroundedMaker's Forge
A gallery of winners and finalists from The Nature Photography Contest, showcasing the beauty and fragility of our world — the kind of images that make you stop scrolling and remember what's out there beyond the screen.
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Make senseSoma Isles
Swedish Death Cleaning is not a metal band (though it should be), but the practice of clearing out unnecessary belongings so it isn't so overwhelming for your loved ones to eventually deal with. The literal translation of döstädning — dö (death) and städning (cleaning) — really brings the
WonderSoma Isles
If it seems like there are more people being dragged off planes for unruly behaviour than there used to be, you're not the only one who's noticed. The Sawbones Podcast — which discusses the odd, misguided and dangerous ways we've dealt with medical issues through the ages — wondered whethe
Make senseUnfolding Realm
Lawrence Yeo of More to That is one of the wisest voices out there on the practicalities of the creative life and process. In this resonant, relatable essay he explores creativity by emphasising its roots in life experiences rather than the act of creation itself. Through the story of Stan
ImagineMaker's Forge
A joyfully subversive art project that explores avenues for self-expression in the most famously unexpressive kind of photography — the passport photo. Heavily restricted and regulated (face the camera straight on, clear background, no glare, and most importantly no smile), the series chal
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Surprise meEntangled Vale
Whether you're trying to keep pace with the chaotic creator economy from the inside or merely watching on with bemusement, this whirlwind but detailed behind-the-scenes tour will make things clearer while making your head spin. It's told through Ursus Magana, a 20-something talent manager
ImagineMaker's Forge
A collection of amusing wildlife photography — exactly what it says on the tin. A young greenfinch gets scolded, human legs emerge from a batfish, and a kangaroo shreds on an air guitar. My favourite is the delightfully languid 'paint me like one of your French macaques' picture right at t
WonderSoma Isles
An ecologist-and-filmmaker husband-and-wife team based in Hobart have built an impressive library of engaging, information-dense content to aid public education and the conservation of giant trees and their forests. Efforts include a comprehensive Big Tree Register with stunning photograph
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GroundedEntangled Vale
'The Information Age is clearly pushing us towards low-res conclusions on questions that warrant deep, long, high-res consideration.' If you were asked to draw a leaf you might draw a green, vaguely eye-shaped thing with a stem — but a real elm leaf has rounded serrations, each tipped by t