Interview

September 10, 2017

Interview: Founder of MessyNessyChic Explains How to Visit Paris Like a Local in New “Non-Guide Book”

As a self-proclaimed “cabinet of chic curiosities,” MessyNessyChic is a whimsical website dedicated to all things unusual. Founded by blogger, author, and self-described “escapist” Vanessa Grall, the quirky site features everything from tales of abandoned art to ghosts of photographs past. Often, her pieces are inspired by life in Paris, where the French-American has resided for 7 years.

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June 29, 2017

Interview: Oregon Wildlife Painter Captures the Beautiful Diversity of Local Birds

With an impassioned interest in “capturing the expression, attitude, and spirit of wildlife,” artist Tom Mital creates exquisite oil paintings of birds. Based in beautiful Bend, Oregon, Mital finds inspiration in his local landscape, where wild animals are ample and nature is everywhere. While the artist has always been interested in observing and depicting fauna, he has become increasingly fascinated by Bend's birds, his preferred subjects and main muses. Each painting features a detailed depiction of a bird in its natural habitat.

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June 2, 2017

Interview: One Artist is Carving Walls Around the World to Turn Them into Portraits of Locals

One of the top street artists today, Alexandre Farto, better known as Vhils, is continuing to evolve and push his trademark style. Emerging on the scene in 2008, his work, which consists of chiseling away layers of walls using a variety of tools, made him an instant sensation. Over time, the Portuguese artist has honed and refined his technique, using it across different media to great effect.

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May 25, 2017

Interview: Color Blind Photographer Reveals How He Overcomes His Chromatic Condition

Photographer Cameron Bushong realized at a young age that he was color blind. While it was often a hindrance for him, the condition has made a big impact on how he pursues his passion for photography. Cameron has red/green color blindness, and it dulls the vividness of everyday life; it's as the world's saturation has been softened, with a slight green hue added to all that he sees.

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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.