Interview

February 5, 2025

Colorful Asymmetrical Rugs Capture the Beauty of Arizona’s Unique Topography [Interview]

There’s a certain magic to the desert. It possesses a topography that few other landscapes do, whether it be dramatic hills, endless skies, or towering dunes. It’s precisely these organic forms that inspired Sonya Winner and Kevin McClellan’s recent design collaboration. Released in late 2024, the duo’s Sedona series reinterprets Arizona’s singular landscape as the Sedona Irregular and Sedona Square rugs.

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February 2, 2025

Artist Explores Our Relationship With Nature Through Brightly Colored Mixed Media Paintings [Interview]

The work of artist Kate Tova not only challenges the limits of painting but also its narrative possibilities. The California-based creator turns to a vibrant use of color and natural imagery to explore the contemporary concepts of femininity, identity, and power. While her work has long been defined as mixed media due to the sculptural quality of her canvases, even the materials that add texture to her pieces are full of meaning.

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January 23, 2025

Man Completes 6,000-Mile Solo Ride Across the United States To Raise Awareness About Mustangs [Interview]

Horse trainer Jake Harvath has been passionate about animals for as long as he can remember. And this has translated into him, and his three horses, taking a 6,000-mile adventure across 25 states. The Utah native did so not only to experience the beauty of the country, but to call attention to the plight of America's wild horses.

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January 10, 2025

Artist Creates Shrines Celebrating Nature by Cleverly Uniting Paintings and Hand-Carved Frames [Interview]

For California-based artist Holly Lane, the picture frame is far from superfluous. Instead, the frame assumes an essential role, serving not just as a border around her paintings but also as an inseparable part of them. Though evolving throughout her multi-decade career, Lane’s fascination with the frame began as an art undergraduate at San Jose State University in the mid-1980s.

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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.