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Luke Gram
Luke Gram
Luke Gram | 2025 Art of Storytelling Photo Contest | 1st Place Winner | Professional

by Lily Fierman

Luke’s series evokes the spirit of a place shaped by pervasive government surveillance, expressed through stark, restrained yet beautiful compositions. Look closer, however, and subtle expressions of humanity emerge, reminding us that what connects us runs deeper than the borders that divide us.

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