Art

September 9, 2025

Artist Shares His Secrets for How To Draw Your Own Imaginative Landscapes [Interview]

Illustrator and educator Sam Gillett has created entire worlds from his imagination and brought them to life with his art. His drawings are distinct in their atmosphere and energy, thanks to a combination of compelling compositions, technical precision, and attention to detail. Using intuitive perspective techniques, Gillett renders space as place, creating landscapes and scenes that invite viewers deep into his artwork.

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September 4, 2025

Bourbon and Glassblowing Unite in New Chihuly Exhibition at Sprawling Kentucky Distillery

Peeking out from the rolling fields of Loretto, Ky., is an eclectic assortment of glass sculptures. Some are deep blue, shooting straight into the sky; others snake through the air with their orange tendrils and yellow curls. This playful and bizarre cast comprises Dale Chihuly’s new exhibition at Star Hill Farm, the home of the Kentucky bourbon brand Maker’s Mark.

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September 1, 2025

Artist Celebrates Pueblo Architecture in Minimalist, Color-Blocked Paintings

There’s plenty to see in New Mexico, whether it be sprawling desert vistas or dramatic mountain ranges. Aside from its stunning national parks, though, the state is also home to one of the world’s most distinct architectural traditions: the Pueblo style, which dates as far back as 1150 C.E. These buildings primarily feature adobe bricks, resulting in red, earthy facades and textures. They also happen to be at the heart of Alvin Gill-Tapia’s creative practice.

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August 27, 2025

See Ai Weiwei’s Largest-Ever U.S. Exhibition in Seattle Before It’s Gone

For four decades, Chinese-born artist-activist Ai Weiwei has created work that questions power, advocates for human rights and freedom of speech, and challenges authoritarianism. His work, which implores us to interrogate history, society, and culture—often with humor and a bit of goading—is so impactful that Weiwei was detained by Chinese authorities in 2011 for 81 days, and he’s been living in exile from China since 2015. The Seattle Art Museum (SAM)

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.