Podcast

April 28, 2021

Photographer Fares Micue on Her Artistic Self-Portraits Exploring Mental Health and Self Growth [Podcast]

This week on My Modern Met's Top Artist Podcast we talk with photographer Fares Micue about her striking self-portraits that tell interesting stories about self-growth and mental health. Using imagery of flowers, origami, and other delicate props, Micue transforms self-portraits into beautiful narratives about life. Her work is accompanied by thoughtful prose that brings new meaning to each piece.

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March 17, 2021

Photographer and Game Designer Liam Wong on His Cinematic Shots and Eye for Composition [Podcast]

This week on the Top Artist Podcast, we talk to photographer and game designer Liam Wong about his cinematic photography. He tells us about the effect video games and film had on him as an artist. These artistic influences helped him develop a sharp eye for composition that allows him to capture such dramatic shots of lively urban streets, often in Tokyo, Japan.

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February 3, 2021

Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor on His Underwater Sculptures and Environmental Art [Podcast]

This week on the Top Artist Podcast, we talk with sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor about his incredible work and the impact his pieces have on their local environment and the world. Trained at the London Institute of Art, deCaires Taylor uses his sculptures to rebuild natural habitats and mitigate damage caused by tourism to at-risk underwater areas.

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December 23, 2020

Photographer Navid Baraty on His Wide Range of Space-Inspired Work [Podcast]

From exotic landscapes to out-of-this-world food art, photographer Navid Baraty’s portfolio features a wide range of subjects. On this week’s episode of My Modern Met's Top Artist Podcast, we talk about his love of outer space and how pursuing this interest helped further his career. One of Baraty’s most memorable features of astrophotography is his incredible portrait of a solar eclipse.

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