Season 2 of the My Modern Met Top Artist podcast wraps up by chatting with acclaimed sculptor Lorenzo Quinn.
Designers fung+bedford are a husband and wife duo that create origami-inspired large-scale paper installations they call "architectural origami."
Toronto-based artist Ava Roth creates total unique encaustic art with the help of honeybees. This week we chat about exploring artistic creativity and collaborating with our busy little friends to make artwork.
Artist Caledonia Curry, aka Swoon, is best known for her signature wheatpaste and cut-paper installations. This week on the , we interview Swoon about her career as an anonymous street artist and her community building projects.
Flags are incredibly effective symbols in uniting people and inspiring change, yet what exactly makes a well-designed flag? This week we interview the team behind "True South", Antarctica's first flag.
Artist Brian Peterson paints his neighbors experiencing homelessness and uses the money from sold portraits to support them in achieving their hopes and dreams. Brian has founded a non-profit organization based on this idea called Faces of Santa Ana.
As we get ready for the new year, we thought we’d take some time to reflect on our favorite moments from this past season.
Photographer Ami Vitale documents endangered animals and the special bonds they share with their caretakers. This week on the , we interview Ami Vitale and get a behind-the-scenes look at how she captured some of her most stunning work. You …
Architect Craig Dykers is the co-founder of Snøhetta, an international design collective whose transdisciplinary approach and emphasis on diversity have contributed to a deep portfolio of visually remarkable and environmentally thoughtful work.
Textile artist Benjamin Shine uses swathes of tulle to fabricate flowing three-dimensional portraits of unnamed figures, often suggesting ideas of energy and impermanence. A true master of his material, has been recognized and exhibited globally.
Illustrator, author, and ARTivist Nikkolas Smith creates thoughtful images that spark much-needed conversations around issues of social justice.
Architect Dorte Mandrup designs stunning structures that integrate seamlessly into their environment. Her self-described “irreplaceable places” are exactly that: entirely unique designs that have found their way into some of the most breath-taking places in nature.
Artist Gabriel Dawe creates wondrous work using thread. This week, we interview Gabriel about his installation art, from its conceptual development to the logistical obstacles.
Conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her career to capturing the incredible life in our ocean. In addition to capturing beautiful images, she uses her work to make a real impact. In this episode, we chat with Cristina about her …
Architect Cliff Tan of Dear Modern believes that architecture services should be available to everyone, not just those wealthy enough to afford traditional architecture services. He was inspired to use social media to teach simple lessons on feng shui and …
Fiber artist Bisa Butler uses the traditional craft of quilting to create incredible portraits of Black stories. This week on the My Modern Met , we interview Bisa about the meaning behind her portraits and how she brings lost histories …
For decades, photographer Jamel Shabazz has been using his photography to make an impact on his community. This week on Top Artist, we interview Jamel about his career and his approach to street photography.
We're pleased to present a special collaboration with the ArtCurious podcast. In this bonus episode, Top Artist host Jessica Stewart and ArtCurious host Jennifer Dasal discuss some great moments in art history.
We have officially wrapped up the first season of My Modern Met's Top Artist Podcast! Hosts Jessica Stewart, Sara Barnes, Sonya Harris, and Samantha Pires got together to reflect on our first twenty episodes of the show and preview next …
This week, we talk with painter Elyse Dodge about how she developed her unique style and much more! Dodge describes her work as the “intersection between art and design.”
This week we talk with street artist Alexandre Farto, also known as Vhils. Known for his groundbreaking carving and explosive street art, Vhils has made a name for himself by revealing thoughtful narratives behind city life.
This we talk with artist Alexa Meade. Alexa is known for her innovative technique of painting on the human body and 3D spaces to create an illusion that they are 2D pieces of art.
This week we talk with media artist Refik Anadol of Refik Anadol Studio. This studio creates incredible pieces of art that exist in the public realm and seeks to be accessible to people of “any age, any background, and any …
This week we chat with photographer Fares Micue about her striking self-portraits that tell interesting stories about self-growth and mental health.