Season 2 of the My Modern Met Top Artist podcast wraps up by chatting with acclaimed sculptor Lorenzo Quinn. Art historian Jessica Stewart speaks with Quinn about growing up with a famous father, how he gets inspiration for his monumental sculp

Designers Fung + Bedford on Inspiring Wonder With Architectural Origami

Mar 2nd, 2022 25m 35s

Designers fung+bedford are a husband and wife duo that create origami-inspired large-scale paper installations they call "architectural origami." Join host Sam Pires as she gives into their creative process and how they transitioned from making

Artist Ava Roth on Creative Curiosity and Her Collaboration With Honeybees

Feb 16th, 2022 30m

Toronto-based artist Ava Roth creates total unique encaustic art with the help of honeybees. And yes, you read that right, honeybees. This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we interview Ava about exploring artistic creativity and co

Artist Swoon on Filling the Creative Well and Giving Back

Feb 2nd, 2022 31m 10s

Artist Caledonia Curry, aka Swoon, is best known for her signature wheatpaste and cut-paper installations. This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we interview Swoon about her career as an anonymous street artist. At only 19 years ol

True South Team on the First Flag for Antarctica and the Power of Design

Jan 19th, 2022 40m 24s

Flags are incredibly effective symbols in uniting people and inspiring change, yet what exactly makes a well-designed flag? This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we interview the team behind "True South", Antarctica's first flag. T

Artist Brian Peterson on Using Art as Community Building for Those Experiencing Homelessness

Jan 5th, 2022 24m 40s

Artist Brian Peterson paints his neighbors experiencing homelessness and uses the money from sold portraits to support their rehabilitation. This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we interview Brian about his non-profit that was fou

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2021 Holiday Special: Our Favorite Moments From the Past Year

Dec 22nd, 2021 31m 26s

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. We've been so lucky to have had such an incredible roster of artists come on the show in 2021, so this week on the My Mod

Photographer Ami Vitale on Following Your Heart and Documenting Stories of Hope

Dec 8th, 2021 38m 30s

Photographer Ami Vitale documents endangered animals and the special bonds they share with their caretakers. This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we interview Ami Vitale and get a behind-the-scenes look at how she captured some of

Architect Craig Dykers of Snøhetta on Transdisciplinary Design and Climate Abuse

Nov 24th, 2021 38m 38s

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.

Artist Benjamin Shine on His Unexpected Collaboration With Tulle

Nov 10th, 2021 30m 32s

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, Benjamin’s work has been recognized and

Illustrator Nikkolas Smith on Being an ARTivist and Going Viral

Oct 27th, 2021 27m 18s

Illustrator, author, and ARTivist Nikkolas Smith creates thoughtful images that spark much-needed conversations around issues of social justice. From Michelle Obama to Janet Jackson, his work has been recognized by some of the most well-known n

Architect Dorte Mandrup on Irreplaceable Places and Designing With Landscape

Oct 13th, 2021 33m 17s

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-tak

Artist Gabriel Dawe on His Thread Installations and Finding Missing Puzzle Pieces

Sep 29th, 2021 27m 55s

Artist Gabriel Dawe creates wondrous work using thread. His incredible site-specific Plexus installations—some in art galleries and others in places like airports—feature a rainbow array of thread spanning architectural elements. This week on t

Conservation Photographer Cristina Mittermeier on Her Life-Saving Work to Protect the Ocean

Sep 15th, 2021 38m 8s

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 of the My Modern Met Top

Architect Cliff Tan of Dear Modern on TikTok Feng Shui Lessons and Making Design More Accessible

Sep 1st, 2021 28m 27s

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 fe

Textile Artist Bisa Butler on Her Vibrant Quilted Portraits That Share Black Stories

Aug 18th, 2021 33m 5s

Fiber artist Bisa Butler uses the traditional craft of quilting to create incredible portraits of Black stories. This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we interview Bisa about the meaning behind her portraits and how she brings lost

Photographer Jamel Shabazz on Life in 1980s New York City and Using His Camera to Connect with His Community

Aug 4th, 2021 41m 46s

For decades, photographer Jamel Shabazz has been using his photography to make an impact on his community. This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we interview Jamel about his career and his approach to street photography. We learn a

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Bonus: Great Moments in Art History with ArtCurious

Jul 28th, 2021 33m 8s

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, where art—or the artist—made an i

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Top Artist Podcast Hosts on Wrapping Up Season 1 and Next Season's "IMPACT" Theme

Jul 7th, 2021 7m 32s

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. We also discuss next se

Painter Elyse Dodge on Her Colorful Low Poly Landscapes

Jun 23rd, 2021 30m 47s

This week on My Modern Met's Top Artist Podcast, 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.” You can find the result of this bea

Street Artist Vhils on His Iconic Art Style and Creative Process

Jun 9th, 2021 33m 15s

This week on My Modern Met's Top Artist Podcast, 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 narrative

Artist Alexa Meade on What Led Her From Politics to Painting and the NFT Art Revolution

May 25th, 2021 29m 19s

This week on My Modern Met's Top Artist Podcast, 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. We'll explore how Al

Media Artist Refik Anadol on His AI-Driven Artwork That Uses Machine Learning To Redefine Space

May 12th, 2021 33m 13s

This week on My Modern Met's Top Artist Podcast, 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 ba

Photographer Fares Micue on Her Artistic Self Portraits that Explore Mental Health and Self Growth

Apr 28th, 2021 34m 27s

This week on Top Artist Podcast we chat 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 transf

Embroidery Artist Sarah K. Benning on Her Vivid Floral Pieces and Growing as an Artist

Apr 14th, 2021 29m 58s

This week on Top Artist Podcast we chat with embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning on her successful professional journey and about how her work has changed along the way. Benning tells us about her decision to embark on an art career. We hear abo