Interview

May 19, 2026

Insider’s Look at Curating a Show Inspired by the Declaration of Independence’s 250th Anniversary [Interview]

The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a particularly special place. It is, after all, where the document severing the country’s ties to Great Britain was signed. Cultural institutions are marking this event with special exhibitions and programming, each in a unique way. The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) has done so through its exhibition titled Some American Dreams.

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April 20, 2026

Ornate Wallpapers Frame Bird Portraits Exploring Domesticity and Desire [Interview]

The 18th-century naturalist and ornithologist George Edwards once claimed that “art and nature, like two sisters, should always walk hand in hand, so they may reciprocally aid and assist each other.” In Claire Rosen’s work, that philosophy has undoubtedly found new life. For years, the photographer has produced whimsical portraits of animals, ranging from bears and camels chowing down on elaborate banquets, to cats playfully exploring replicas of pool bars and artist studios.

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April 13, 2026

Artist Preserves Memories by Weaving Old Family Photos Onto Vintage Potholder Looms [Interview]

In Pam Connolly’s mind, childhood isn’t simply a state of being. It’s also a landscape full of creative possibilities, teeming with memories that demand interpretation. For more than 30 years, Connolly has done exactly that, returning to her childhood over and over again to mine her experiences for artistic meaning. What she finds herself revisiting most often, though, is the furniture store her parents owned.

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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.