Humanity Within the Architecture of Control
North Korea is shaped by strict design and order, but everyday life still appears in small gestures and quiet routines. This series captures the persistence of humanity within a controlled world built to guide movement and shape identity.
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World Photo Annual
2025International Photographer of the Year
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Silver
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Humanity Within the Architecture of Control
North Korea is shaped by strict design and order, but everyday life still appears in small gestures and quiet routines. This series captures the persistence of humanity within a controlled world built to guide movement and shape identity.
About Artist
Luke Gram
Luke Gram is a photographer focused on the presence and expression of people within the places they live, move through, or shape. His work spans portraiture and documentary photography across all seven continents, often leading him into remote or politically complex environments.
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Luke Gram | 2025 World Photo Annual Contest | International Photographer of the Year | Professional
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