23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Soviet Industrial Aesthetics
This photograph captures a close-up of the concrete ice-cone structure of the Almaty Television Center, emphasizing geometric forms, texture, and light. The black-and-white composition highlights the interplay of shadows and surfaces, showcasing the bold, functional elegance characteristic of Soviet architectural design.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Almaty, Kazakhstan |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 30 |
| Copyright: | © Nanncie Zhu |