Oil Painter Erin Hanson on Creating Her Own Style and Running a Successful Art Business

Landscape Photographer Albert Dros on Transforming Your Passion Into Profession: We sit down with Dutch landscape photographer to learn more about how he made the leap into full-time photography. Along the way, we'll discuss how photographing his own backyard got his work recognized internationally, how he managed to enter the... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Oil Painter Erin Hanson on Creating Her Own Style and Running a Successful Art Business: Successful oil painter has cultivated her own, distinct style called Open Impressionism. This fresh take on landscape painting is a reflection of her love for the great outdoors. Listen as we chat about her transition into painting full-time (and how... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

35 min listen

Finger Painter Iris Scott on Following Your Instincts and Breaking Down Barriers: Painter has built her career by forgoing one of the tools most artists work with—the paintbrush. Listen along as we chat with Iris about how she set the brush aside to launch a career as the world's foremost finger painter. She'll inspire you with... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

32 min listen

Welcome to the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast: Do you love art and culture? Are you interested in hearing more from today’s top creatives? We’ve got just the thing for you. The team has been sharing creativity on its website since 2008 and now, we’re starting the My Modern Met Top Artist... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Photographer Gregg Segal on the Waste Culture, Diet, and Globalization: American photographer has always been fascinated by the way we consume. From what we throw away to what we eat, nothing is off-limits. We spend time chatting with Gregg about his groundbreaking series “7 Days of Garbage” and “Undaily Bread”... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Photographer Richard Silver on His Architectural Photography and Vertical Churches: Photographer has a talent for capturing space in unique and unexpected ways. This week on My Modern Met’s Top Artist Podcast, we talk about the techniques featured in his work, his upcoming Vertical Churches book, and much more. Silver has built up... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Photographer Omar Z. Robles on His Sensational Images of Ballet Dancers Around the World: Photographer Omar Z. Robles is known for his electrifying images of ballet dancers. But he doesn't take these photographs inside of theaters or dance studio. Rather, he works with dancers out in the streets, combining urban grit with their elegant... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

33 min listen

Street Artist Vhils on His Iconic Art Style and Creative Process: This week on My Modern Met's , we talk with street artist Alexandre Farto, also known as . Known for his groundbreaking carving and explosive street art, Vhils has made a name for himself by revealing thoughtful narratives behind city life. His work... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Legendary Photographer Steve McCurry on His Illustrious Career and New Book: We're thrilled to welcome acclaimed photographer for an intimate look at his incredible career, which spans more than four decades. We'll touch on his early photojournalism in Afganistan, as well as how his work has been impacted by COVID-19. And,... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Photographer Navid Baraty and His Wide Range of Space-Inspired Work: Photographer 's love for space is clear in his work. Though astrophotography is just one series in his incredibly diverse portfolio as a photographer, people around the world are inspired by his carefully composed shots of solar eclipses, meteor... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Painter Omar Ortiz on His Hyperrealistic Paintings and Creative Process: This week on the Top Artist Podcast, we talk with painter about his shockingly realistic paintings. Ortiz specializes in hyperrealistic female nudes with often more abstract backgrounds. Ortiz shares that he has always been interested in technique... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

33 min listen

Photographer Sophie Gamand on Her Life-Saving Dog Photography and Animal Advocacy: This week on the , we talk to photographer about her many dog photography series and the changes they have made in both dog and human lives. Gamand’s series is just one example of photography that tackles unjust treatment of animals by questioning... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor on His Underwater Sculptures and Environmental Art: This week on the Top Artist Podcast, we talk with sculptor about his incredible work and the impact his pieces have on their local environment. Trained at the London Institute of Art, deCaires Taylor uses his sculptures to rebuilt natural habitats... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Photographer and Game Designer Liam Wong on His Cinematic Shots and Eye for Composition: This week on the , we talk to photographer and game designer 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 the sharp eye for composition... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Sculptor Ben Young on His Glass and Concrete Sculptures and Creative Process: This week on the , we talk to sculptor about his incredible glass and concrete sculptures and how he began making these unique pieces. He explains that boating and water sports were an important part of his life for a long time, but a family... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Embroidery Artist Sarah K. Benning on Her Vivid Floral Pieces and Growing as an Artist: This week on we chat with embroidery artist 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 about managing an 80-hour workweek to fill... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Artist Ian Berry on His Denim Scenes and Signature Artistic Style: This week on the Top Artist Podcast, we talk with artist about his creative process and the way he uses denim to create spectacularly detailed installations and works of art. After working in advertising while perfecting his craft on the side, Berry... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Media Artist Refik Anadol on His AI-Driven Artwork That Uses Machine Learning To Redefine Space: This week on My Modern Met's , we talk with media artist Refik Anadol of . 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 culture.” Anadol’s... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Photographer Jamel Shabazz on Life in 1980s New York City and Using His Camera to Connect with His Community: For decades, photographer has been using his photography to make an impact on his community. This week on the My Modern Met , we interview Jamel about his career and his approach to street photography. We learn about photos as “visual medicine”... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Photographer Fares Micue on Her Artistic Self Portraits that Explore Mental Health and Self Growth: This week on we chat with photographer 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... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Artist Gabriel Dawe on His Thread Installations and Finding Missing Puzzle Pieces: Artist creates wondrous work using thread. His incredible —some in art galleries and others in places like airports—feature a rainbow array of thread spanning architectural elements. This week on the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast we interview... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Photographer Ami Vitale on Following Your Heart and Documenting Stories of Hope: 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 may have... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

39 min listen

Bonus: Great Moments in Art History with ArtCurious: We're pleased to present a special collaboration with the 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 impact. ... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Artist Alexa Meade on What Led Her From Politics to Painting and the NFT Art Revolution: This week on My Modern Met's , we talk with artist . 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 Alexa moved from a career in politics... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

29 min listen

Painter Elyse Dodge on Her Colorful Low Poly Landscapes: This week on My Modern Met's , we talk with painter 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 beautiful hybrid in her colorful... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

31 min listen

Illustrator Nikkolas Smith on Being an ARTivist and Going Viral: Illustrator, author, and ARTivist creates thoughtful images that spark much-needed conversations around issues of social justice. From Michelle Obama to Janet Jackson, has been recognized by some of the most well-known names on the planet. You may... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Architect Dorte Mandrup on Irreplaceable Places and Designing With Landscape: Architect designs stunning structures that integrate seamlessly into their environment. Her self-described “” are exactly that: entirely unique designs that have found their way into some of the most breath-taking places in nature. This week on... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Architect Craig Dykers of Snøhetta on Transdisciplinary Design and Climate Abuse: Architect Craig Dykers is the co-founder of , an international design collective whose transdisciplinary approach and emphasis on diversity have contributed to a deep portfolio of visually remarkable and environmentally thoughtful work. From their... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Architect Cliff Tan of Dear Modern on TikTok Feng Shui Lessons and Making Design More Accessible: Architect Cliff Tan of 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 design... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Conservation Photographer Cristina Mittermeier on Her Life-Saving Work to Protect the Ocean: Conservation photographer 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 , we chat with Cristina about her photography... by My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast

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Oil Painter Erin Hanson on Creating Her Own Style and Running a Successful Art Business

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