Crafts
May 5, 2026

Fifth-Generation Quiltmaker Creates Vibrant Fabric Stories Inspired by African Tradition

Artist Phyllis Stephens begins her quiltmaking with a prayer. In doing so, she recognizes her place within the long-held practice. “I am an heir to the culture and value of the African tradition of quilt making,” she explains. For three decades, Stephens has created African-American story quilts, drawing from both history and personal experiences to create vibrant compositions that are full of life.

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Drawing
May 4, 2026

Artist Captures Rich History of Europe’s Ornate Architecture in Meticulous Drawings

Inspired by Europe’s richly ornate architecture, British illustrator Liam Hipple meticulously captures iconic landmarks and aerial cityscapes in extraordinary detail. He works with ink on watercolor paper, building each complex composition through intricate crosshatching and line work. Every facade, rooftop, and statue is captured with perfect precision, revealing the artist’s appreciation for his architectural subjects. Over the course of two years, Hipple created his most ambitious drawing yet: the Paris Composite Project.

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Oil Painting
May 4, 2026

Self-Taught Painter Translates Personal Emotions Into Vibrant Oil Paintings [Interview]

Self-taught painter Tom D. Smith creates expressive oil paintings that translate emotion into color, movement, and form. As a result, his compositions emphasize energy and sensation, and they feel both immediate and reflective of shared human experience. Beginning with an internal concept or feeling, Smith develops his paintings through a process of visualization and refinement.

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Dance
May 1, 2026

Gravity-Defying Dancers Appear to Climb the Sky in Mesmerizing Aerial Show

Gravity-defying acts have long been mesmerizing spectacles—just think of performers on a tight rope, or people who climb buildings free solo. Rather than leaning into the fear element of some of these other performances, Spanish theatrical group La Fura dels Baus has turned being mid-air into a visually alluring resource for dancing. This surreal show was captured on video and shared by Costa Rica’s Ministry of Culture and Youth.

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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.