Posts by Eugene Kim

Eugene Kim

Eugene Kim is the Editor-in-Chief of My Modern Met. In May, 2008, he co-founded the website to create one big city that celebrates creative ideas. His mission is to promote a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.

March 14, 2025

M3F Fest Electrifies Phoenix With a Big Music Lineup That Benefits Local Charities

Billed as “the Arizona music and arts festival that gives back,” M3F Fest just concluded its stellar 2025 event. Spread across Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, the Phoenix-based festival was stacked with incredible talent and featured over 30 musical acts, including iconic headliners LCD Soundsystem and Justice, along with other big names like Alvvays, Sylvan Esso, BadBadNotGood, Luna Luna, Slow Pulp, LEISURE, and Girl Talk.

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December 5, 2017

My Modern Met Store: Creative Products From Today’s Best Contemporary Artists and Makers

My Modern Met was founded in May 2008 to create one big city that celebrates creativity. Since then, our website has evolved to become one of the top art+culture websites in the world, currently reaching 3 million viewers per month. Over the last nine years, we've featured countless creative products that have gone viral around the web.

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June 11, 2015

Unamused Husky Gives Priceless Reaction When Owner Fakes Throw

Most dog owners have tried fake-throwing a ball while playing catch, to see what the dog's reaction would be; but, when Jasmine Milton did it, her dog was not impressed to say the least. In just four frames, we see the beautiful Siberian Husky's expression go from normal, to thrilled, to hilariously unamused. “So I pretended to throw a ball and caught the exact moment my dog realised I had betrayed him,” Milton explains.

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April 21, 2014

MMM Exclusive: Vibrant Geometric Street Art by Okudart in Madrid

A few blocks from our temporary apartment in Madrid, my wife and I spotted this eye-catching street art piece by Okudart. The very first thing you'll notice is the intense burst of colors radiating from the mural. The piece is bright and vibrant in all the right ways and truly adds life to an already bustling city. Okudart aka Oscar San Miguel Erice has been based in Madrid since 2000.

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