For the past 25 years, Monique Meloche has been a force in shaping the city’s contemporary art scene at her eponymous West Town gallery, (moniquemeloche.com), championing artists who challenge, provoke and expand the city’s cultural conversation. With this year’s 25th anniversary show—aptly titled 25!— Meloche united longtime collaborators and emerging voices alike. Now, as she looks ahead to ’26, the Ukrainian Village resident shares the personal passions that fuel her creativity and joy.