The Temperature of Eros: The Aesthetics of Respect

• Prize
  Gold in Special/AI Generated Images
• Photographer
  Kim Harim, Korea, Republic of
• Date of Photograph
  2025-08-31

Desire is the foundation of human existence, but its expression is always determined by the temperature of respect and consent. The red veil is not a flag of seduction, but a sign of caution and consideration. This work does not speak to a specific gender ideology. Instead, it quietly observes how the dignity and self-determination of each body are translated into beauty.

Awards - Mensa Korea PhotoCup 2025 Excellence Award
- 2026 International Photo Awards Professional 1st, Honorable, 3x Official Selection, Non-Professional 2nd, 3x Honorable, 5x Official Selection
- 2025 International Photo Awards Professional, amateur (Dual Honorable)
- 2024 Tokyo International Foto Awards (Gold)
- 2025 Tokyo International Foto Awards (Silver, Bronze, 5x Honorable)
- 2025 Budapest International Foto Awards (Gold, Bronze)
- 11TH Fine Art Photography Awards (Experimental, Amateur Nominees)
- 12TH Fine Art Photography Awards Professional, amateur (Dual Nominees)
- Mensa Korea (Regular Member)