Interview

October 22, 2025

Cinematic Photos Look Like Hyperrealistic Paintings With Mysterious Stories To Tell [Interview]

Artist Summer Wagner is a storyteller, and lenses are the vehicle through which she shares her tales. The narrative imagery and video, both of which are cinematic in nature, possess a distinct aesthetic. Her photographs feature a desaturated color palette with a contrast and depth of field that makes each composition feel more like a hyperrealistic painting than something shot with a camera.

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October 6, 2025

Paintings of People Wrapped in Golden “Blankets” Leaves You Guessing What’s Happening [Interview]

Artist David Rice’s oil paintings bring the grace of the Old Masters with a refreshing modern twist. The Portland-based artist creates canvases that range from evocative portraits to stunning still lifes that blend the influence of the area’s landscape. As a multifaceted artist, Rice is a skilled muralist, working on street art pieces in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

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September 26, 2025

Learn How the Largest Art Car on the 2025 Burning Man Playa Came to Life in the Desert [Interview]

Burning Man is where artistry, innovation, and community meet. For nine days, Black Rock Desert in northwestern Nevada becomes Black Rock City, and the playa is where it all takes place. Art installations and performances happen throughout the event, and in 2025, the Long Feng art car brought them together in one incredible moving stage. The brainchild of two veteran Burners, Long Feng was the largest art car on the playa.

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September 23, 2025

Photographer Shares His Images of 1970s New York For the First Time [Interview]

For years, William Antin has been capturing the lives of New Yorkers. He’s frequented such landmarks as Roosevelt Island, Liberty Island, and various ferries, tramways, and other public transit across the city. He’s shot everything from gritty, graffitied subway cars to busy intersections in midtown. At 70 years old, Antin has amassed a monumental archive of photographs, each offering an indelible glimpse into New York and how it’s evolved throughout the decades.

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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.