Interview

March 31, 2025

Stunning Lifelike Sculptures Made Entirely Out of Found Metal Scraps [Interview]

The metal sculptures of Brazilian artist Michel Torres Costa exude a powerful aura. Often depicting humans and wild animals with an industrial, steampunk aesthetic, Torres Costa's creations are all made of upcycled nuts, bolts, and other tiny metal scraps found in his home country. Using each element as a sort of small dark tile, he creates striking pieces that send a message of resourcefulness and endurance.

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March 15, 2025

Delicate Paper Sculptures Showcase the Beauty of Nature and Botany [Interview]

Under Ann Wood’s patient hands, paper isn’t as fragile as usual. Instead, it’s magic: it transforms into decadent clusters of blueberries, ornate flower bouquets, and charming toadstool mushrooms. For years, Wood has created dazzling sculptures through Woodlucker, a visual partnership founded in the 1980s with Dean Lucker. Wood’s work primarily revolves around paper and showcases the medium’s endless possibilities through botanical and naturalistic forms, such as flowers, fruits, and, most recently, mushrooms.

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March 7, 2025

Photographer Combines Infrared Photography, AI, and Augmented Reality for Moving Series on Marginalization [Interview]

Photographer and filmmaker Tobi Shinobi is a storyteller. Based between Chicago and London, he weaves powerful narratives using both still photographs and video. With his series Blood on the Leaves, Shinobi has turned to infrared photography to reveal the unseen. In doing so, he makes a powerful statement about the marginalization of people of color—specifically Black people. However, Blood on the Leaves is not merely a series of still images.

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March 5, 2025

Artist Paints Evocative Portraits That Celebrate African Heritage, Identity, and Resilience [Interview]

When compared to other art forms, portraiture is arguably one of the most intimate. It requires a level of understanding, trust, and reciprocity between an artist and their subject, one that, under a skilled hand, is often reflected in a completed composition. This exchange is what Osimeh Godstand seeks throughout his own practice. Upon a first glance, it’s clear that Godstand’s paintings exist, first and foremost, for the sake of their subjects.

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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.