Interview

July 20, 2026

Immersive Art and Electronic Music Come Together To Celebrate the Summer Solstice at LACMA [Interview]

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) marked the summer solstice (on June 21) with SPIRITS, a free public event featuring electronic music pioneer Richie Hawtin (also known as Plastikman) and acclaimed digital artist john gerrard. The evening combined a large-scale installation of Gerrard’s new solar artwork, SPIRITS, with a live performance by Hawtin, celebrating both the longest day of the year and the artwork’s solar cycle.

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July 8, 2026

Vibrant Portraits Woven From Colorful Hair Beads Honor History, Identity, and Resilience [Interview]

In his intricate beaded portraits, multidisciplinary artist Felandus Thames spotlights historically marginalized figures, reclaiming their stories in defiance of the systems that have sought to erase their resistance. Composed of thousands of brightly colored and patterned hair beads, his large-scale wall-hung works transform individual beads into striking portraits that pulse with texture, depth, and emotion.

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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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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.