Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Installation
May 15, 2026

JR Spotlights Community Kitchen Volunteers in Powerful Tapestry Project for Venice Biennale

French artist JR has long championed vulnerable communities, and the volunteers who devote their lives to helping them, through his massive installations. His latest piece, created for the 61st Venice Biennale, is no exception. Titled Il Gesto — A contemporary reinterpretation of The Wedding at Cana, the work had Palazzo Ca’ da Mosto, home to The Venice Venice Hotel, covered in a lively scene.

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History
May 12, 2026

Honey Found in 3,000-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Tombs Is Still Safe To Eat

Nearly everything in the supermarket today either comes with an expiration date or isn’t considered fresh for very long. That’s why it may be hard to believe but there is one natural product that, with the right conditions, can last hundreds, or even thousands of years—honey. Over the years, archeologists have come across pots of unspoiled, perfectly safe to eat honey in ancient Egyptian tombs.

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Architecture
May 10, 2026

Sea Sponges Have Inspired a New Skyscraper Proposed for Vancouver

Many architects are inspired by nature, but few projects have dared to make a nearly manmade replica of its source. The upcoming 595 West Georgia Street, planned for downtown Vancouver, draws influence from sea sponges—specifically, the Venus’ flower basket found primarily in the nearby Pacific Ocean. (The species is viewed with such reverence that the creatives behind the design even attach an image of the critter in their press materials as a reference.)

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Animals
May 6, 2026

Marine Biologist Devotes 92 Days To Removing Dangerous Barnacles From a Turtle in Pain

Barnacles seem like small, insignificant creatures, but they can cause great damage to the turtles that call the ocean home. While a few are ok, being covered in barnacles can limit a turtle’s movement by increasing weight and blocking their eyes and nostrils, making it easier for predators to catch them. That’s why, when a boater saw a turtle covered in these crustaceans, they reached out to turtle rescuer Tabitha Siegfried for help.

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