Interview

February 16, 2025

Young Photographer Explores the Individual Stories of Queer Communities in New York City [Interview]

To capture someone on camera requires a certain level of intimacy. Renowned photographer Steve McCurry once claimed, “If you wait, people will forget your camera, and the soul will drift up into view.” This sensation is one that Evan Murphy prioritizes throughout his own work. Based in New York, the 24-year-old photographer approaches the medium with an unwavering commitment to his subjects.

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February 3, 2025

Embroidery Artist’s New Book Shines Light on the Art of Slow Stitching [Interview]

If you are someone who enjoys embroidery and textile art, you'll be thrilled about the newest book by illustrator and embroidery artist Sara Barnes. Barnes, who was also a staff writer at My Modern Met for nearly a decade, is the creative mind behind Bear & Bean. Through Bear & Bean she specializes in stitching animals and pet portraits, and with her writing she shares the work of other contemporary embroidery artists.

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January 24, 2025

Dive Into the Story Behind Istanbul Modern’s Extraordinary Renzo Piano-Designed Building [Interview]

Since it opened its doors in 2004, Istanbul Modern has become an essential part of Turkey's art and culture scene. As the country's first modern and contemporary art museum, it serves an important need. And by focusing on Turkish art, it highlights the country's artistic innovations. Such an important institution deserves an architectural space befitting its purpose, and, in the case of Istanbul Modern, that responsibility was given to Italian architect Renzo Piano.

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