Art

March 2, 2026

Expressive Cat Drawings Capture Feline Personalities in Just a Few Gestural Lines

Cats are complex little beings, capable of going from calm and composed to full-blown chaos without warning. Artist ShouXin brilliantly captures these kooky characters in his energetic pencil drawings. ShouXin uses simple graphite marks on paper to create expressive, gestural drawings that capture a range of feline poses, facial expressions, and behaviors. Carefully rendered eyes, noses, and mouths contrast with the loose, free-flowing lines of their bodies, channeling movement and mischief.

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February 26, 2026

These Artists Tied Themselves Together With Rope for a Whole Year

In 1983, two artists joined forces in an unexpected way. For an entire year, Tehching Hsieh and Linda Montano were bound together by an 8-foot rope tied around their waists. But, despite their constant proximity, Hsieh and Montano followed a strict, self-imposed rule: they were not allowed to touch one another except accidentally.

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February 24, 2026

Massive Land Murals Portray Portraiture on the Frigid Canadian Landscape

Earth is the ultimate canvas for artist David Popa. His oeuvre centers on a unique collaboration with the land, creating massive murals on the likes of a pristine sandbank in Norway, hardened lava in Iceland, and a protruding rock in Finland. The powerful imagery, often figurative, remains only until the land reclaims it. His work confronts the uncomfortable truth that it will most certainly disappear, adding a sense of preciousness to every in-person viewing.

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February 23, 2026

Artist Uses Pops of Color To Highlight Portraits of Black Kids and Teens [Interview]

Artist Guy Stanley Philoche creates work blending realistic portraiture with abstraction. The juxtaposition is visually striking, showcasing his rendering abilities alongside an emotional core. This is best exemplified in his series titled Higher Learning, which features Black children rendered in a monochromatic palette, standing against bright, solid-color backgrounds with some stenciled elements. “My work is figurative,” Philoche explains to My Modern Met.

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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.