Interview

April 3, 2025

Artist Creates Fantastical Woodcuts and Engraved Paintings Suited for Fairy Tales [Interview]

When Matt Roussel traveled to Mongolia in 2015, something critical dawned upon him: he didn’t want to work as a 3D illustrator anymore. This decision ultimately propelled him toward the multimedia practice for which he’s known today, revolving around everything from woodcuts and prints to ceramics and painted, engraved wood. During this transition, Roussel first gravitated toward woodcutting, developing a style replete with unusual creatures, playful compositions, and defined, illustrative lines.

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March 29, 2025

Gallery Uplifts Vibrant and Joyful Art While Celebrating 10th Anniversary [Interview]

Ten years ago, Marcia Adelman founded Adelman Fine Art (AFA) in San Diego, CA. A decade later, the contemporary art gallery has maintained its optimistic focus, uplifting both established and emerging artists under the leadership of Adelman’s daughters, Nicole and Phylicia Adelman. When sifting through Adelman Fine Art’s exhibition history, it becomes clear that the gallery prizes vibrancy and joy above all else.

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March 12, 2025

Wooden Sculptures Draw From Chinese Terracotta Warriors to Honor Latino Workers [Interview]

For Los Angeles-based Chilean multimedia artist Guillermo Bert, his biggest source of inspiration is his binational life story. As an immigrant himself, Bert understands and hopes to spotlight the plight of the first-generation Latino community. These efforts have reached a new peak with Warriors, a series of wooden sculptures that honor Latino workers and their key contributions to American society during a watershed moment in history.

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March 7, 2025

Artist Creates Monumental Cyanotypes Exploring the Differences Between Analog and Digital Art [Interview]

For the Taipei- and Berlin-based artist Wu Chi-Tsung, art unfolds like a pilgrimage. It winds through contemporary forms; it dips back into ancient techniques; it stops to rest at an intersection between the two. Unlike a straightforward journey, the pilgrimage doesn’t simply conclude at a given destination but instead continues endlessly, collecting input and inspiration along the way.

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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.