Interview

April 2, 2025

Self-Taught Painter’s Evocative Art Straddles the Line Between Figurative and Abstract [Interview]

Haitian-American artist Patrick Eugène‘s oil paintings straddle the line between abstract and figurative art. They sit in an area that almost appears Post-Impressionistic on the verge of Cubism; yet, at the same time, they are decidedly contemporary. His paintings are all the more impressive when looking at his creative process, which forgoes a traditional sitter or reference image, allowing him to paint freely and spontaneously.

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March 27, 2025

Legendary Celebrity Photographer Norman Seeff on His Incredible 50-Year Career [Interview]

Photographer Norman Seeff is a legend with a vast portfolio of work. Even if you don’t immediately recognize his name, you have most likely seen one of his iconic photographs. The acclaimed artist is responsible for some of the most well-known fine art portraits of the 20th century, from Steve Jobs' 1984 casual portrait with an Apple computer on his lap to his images of Ray Charles mid-laugh.

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March 10, 2025

Intimate Photographs Explore the Rebellious Japanese Rockabilly Subculture [Interview]

Photographer Alvin Kean Wong’s Roller Zoku series can trace its roots all the way back to 1955. That year, rockabilly music touched down in Japan with a cover of Bill Haley and His Comets’s Rock Around the Clock by Japanese artist Chiemi Eri. Eri’s cover not only topped the charts but also popularized the rockabilly sound and aesthetic throughout the country, inspiring everything from motorcycle gangs (kaminari zoku)

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March 6, 2025

Artist Paints Floral Portraiture That Celebrates Life’s Continuity [Interview]

For the California-based artist Jess Currier, flowers aren’t just beautiful: they’re also critical symbols of resilience, of trials and triumphs, of grief and joy. In a word, they’re evocative reminders of life’s continuity. It naturally follows, then, that Currier’s work revolves around humanity’s relationship to nature. For years, the artist has combined floral imagery and portraiture, reimagining the limits of the classical style.

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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.