Interview

March 20, 2026

Artist and Marine Biologist Merges Love for Art and Science in Large-Scale Paintings [Interview]

Honolulu-based artist Havilah Abrego brings together her dual practice as a marine biologist and painter to create striking depictions of marine mammals. Inspired by her time diving and studying marine ecosystems, her work merges science, art, and a deep connection to the ocean. She invites viewers to reconnect with the ocean through her art and reflect on our shared responsibility to protect it.

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March 4, 2026

A Photojournalist’s Tireless Quest to the Heart of Mongolia’s Altai Mountains [Interview]

Keeping track of all of Claire Thomas’s adventures is no easy task. Throughout her career, the photojournalist has ventured to the West Bank, chronicling the lives of Palestinians under military occupation; she has documented burning oil wells in Qayyarah, Iraq, set alight by retreating ISIS soldiers; she has investigated the Ghanaian women accused of witchcraft and banished to remote camps; and she has traveled across the vast expanse of the American West.

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February 15, 2026

How to Reimagine Middle Age Creation Myths for the Contemporary World [Interview]

Across millennia, there have been several common threads that unite humanity, whether it be art, music, or literature. Now, the Getty presents yet another commonality: creation myths. Such narratives are at the heart of the museum’s newest exhibition, Beginnings: The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages, which explores how medieval Christians understood and visualized the world’s origins. At first glance, Beginnings may seem familiar.

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February 9, 2026

Lavish Scenes Are Rendered in Stained Glass at This Monumental Sanctuary [Interview]

When Judith Schaechter first encountered stained glass during her studies at RISD, she instantly knew that the material would dramatically alter the trajectory of her career. It turns out that her intuition was correct. For years, the Philadelphia-based artist has produced intricate glass compositions, complete with vibrant color palettes and enchanting patterns.

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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.