Interview

February 23, 2026

Artist Uses Pops of Color To Highlight Portraits of Black Kids and Teens [Interview]

Artist Guy Stanley Philoche creates work blending realistic portraiture with abstraction. The juxtaposition is visually striking, showcasing his rendering abilities alongside an emotional core. This is best exemplified in his series titled Higher Learning, which features Black children rendered in a monochromatic palette, standing against bright, solid-color backgrounds with some stenciled elements. “My work is figurative,” Philoche explains to My Modern Met.

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February 12, 2026

Pissarro’s Great-Great-Granddaughter Is Making Her Own Name in Art by Merging Tech [Interview]

As you might guess from her last name, installation artist and painter Lyora Pissarro has a famous relative. Her great-great-grandfather is none other than Camille Pissarro, a painter who was instrumental in the Impressionist art movement. His legacy has been passed down to his descendants, and across five generations, there have been 17 painters in the family.

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January 28, 2026

Littlest Art Fair Spotlights Local Creatives on the Fringes of the Miami Art Scene [Interview]

When Miami Art Week comes to a close and the biggest names in art have gone home, local artists carry on with their lives, creating work year-round as they support their communities. It’s those very creators who often feel left out by the glamour of larger fairs taking place in their own backyard. Aiming to create a space for Miami-grown artists, Daniel Fila (aka Krave)

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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.