Interview

April 6, 2019

Interview: The Alphabet Poetically Reimagined with the Human Body

The alphabet is a source of inspiration for many creatives, past and present. From calligraphy to hand-drawn letter art, our familiar abcs are often transformed from standard typefaces to eye-catching works of art. Hollywood photographer Douglas Kirkland and his wife Françoise are two of the latest contemporaries to artistically interpret the standard alphabet in a new way. Taking inspiration from Erté's iconic Art Deco-style Alphabet Suite (created between 1927 and 1967)

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April 2, 2019

Interview: Painter Reveals the Past and Present of Landscapes in Giant Brushstrokes

Artist David Ambarzumjan is enamored with the wonders of our world and celebrates their beguiling essence through surreal paintings. In his ongoing series called Brushstrokes in Time, the 20-year-old juxtaposes (mostly) present-day landscapes with scenes from the past. He does so in dramatic fashion—large brushstrokes occupy most of the compositions and act as portals into another time. The brushstrokes showcase another moment in time, and they also double as the lightning rods for change.

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March 28, 2019

Interview: Backyard Astrophotographer Shares His Passion for Photographing the Moon

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has been dazzling us with his high-quality images of the moon and planets taken from his backyard. His meticulous attention to detail and unending patience mean that he's able to construct extremely high-resolution photographs that allow viewers to zoom in and see every nook and cranny of each celestial body's surface. His latest lunar photograph was shot over the course of 6 hours and took 1 TB of data.

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March 3, 2019

Interview: Photographer Creates Surreal Self Portraits to Deal with Terrifying Sleep Paralysis

Photographer Nicolas Bruno is no stranger to a bad night of sleep. When he was just seven years old, he began experiencing sleep paralysis, a disorder in which you are conscious but unable to move. (The episodes are often more intense than that and include hallucinations.) As Bruno grew older and was in high school, his sleep paralysis started occurring every night. He didn’t know what was happening to him and became depressed.

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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.