Interview

September 6, 2026

Photographer Immerses Herself in Foreign Places, Turning Travels Into Surreal Works of Art [Interview]

For photographer Julia Buruleva, travel is more than a way to see the world. It is the foundation of her artistic practice. Through her ongoing Art Expedition project, the Russian-born, Barcelona-based creative travels from country to country, spending extended periods immersed in unfamiliar places before translating their colors, forms, and cultural traditions into surreal photographs. Buruleva works at the intersection of fine art and commercial image-making.

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August 27, 2026

Iceland Eclipse: How This Immersive Festival Celebrated the Last Total Solar Eclipse Until 2196 [Interview]

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland was in an ideal location to view the total solar eclipse that happened across Europe on August 12, 2026. It was the last total solar eclipse in that area until 2196, which meant it was important to make it count. Iceland Eclipse, an immersive festival bringing together music, art, science, and wellness, certainly made the most of the fleeting moment.

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August 5, 2026

Powerful Photos of Athletic Pregnant Women Redefines What Pregnancy Looks Like [Interview]

For Colorado-based photographer Ethan Herrold, “pregnancy is a powerful expression of the human form.” He celebrates the strength, resilience, and beauty of women through his portraits, encouraging them to embrace their changing bodies rather than hide them. His ongoing series, Pregnant Athletes, takes it one step further, showcasing female divers, skiers, runners, boxers, and climbers who kept doing what they love through pregnancy.

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July 10, 2026

How a Historic Philadelphia School Became a Creative Hub for a Neighborhood and Beyond [Interview]

In South Philadelphia, there’s an old school that has been given a new lease on life. For over 10 years, a former vocational high school has been a hub for makers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits. It’s called BOK, named after Bok Vocational High School, a 340,000-square-foot building originally constructed in 1936, where students across Philadelphia learned skills such as bricklaying, auto mechanics, wallpapering, and more.

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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.