Painting

January 10, 2026

Exhibition Meditates Upon How Women and Nature Converge Through Painting and Sculpture

If nothing else, literature, myths, folklore, and art history have taught us that the female body and the Earth itself are often thematically compatible. In her latest solo exhibition, De Tierra y Susurros, Hilda Palafox continues this line of inquiry, but through a distinctly Latin American lens. Now open at Sean Kelly Gallery in New York, the show gathers several paintings and sculptural reliefs that consider femininity and its relationship to nature.

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December 11, 2025

Lavishly Patterned Paintings Combine Western and Eastern Cultures [Interview]

Take your time when viewing the paintings by Naomi Okubo. The intricate, layered works are awash in patterns upon patterns, often cloaking the figures within them. Taking place indoors, outdoors, and spaces in between, the pieces draw from realism while not shying away from elements that border on the surreal. Within a grassy field, for instance, is a portal—a looking glass—into another place.

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November 20, 2025

Psychedelic Paintings Visualize the Human Psyche as a Surreal Technicolor Dream

Surrealism has only been around for a century, yet it’s had an outsized impact on the art world. In its relatively short lifespan, the movement has inspired countless creatives working today. Brazilian artist Rafael Silveira is one of them; he creates fantastical portraits of people that use objects, animals, and places as a way to delve into the human psyche.

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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.