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.

October 3, 2026

This Restaurant in Mexico Makes Art and Architecture Key Elements of the Culinary Experience [Interview]

Saltillo barely breaks into the top 15 metropolises in Mexico. Unassuming on the surface, this urban area in Northern Mexico boasts colonial heritage, quaint architecture, rich culture, and a growing food scene, all elevated by neighboring wineries that rival those of other regions in the Americas. No place captures Saltillo’s allure like Don Artemio, a contemporary restaurant created by Chef Juan Ramón Cárdenas.

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May 22, 2026

Hotel EDC Review: Elevating EDC Into a Fully Immersive Festival Experience

When attending a multi-day music festival, sometimes you just want to keep the party going. Part of the fun of festivals is how immersive they are. You are listening to music all day long and experiencing it alongside strangers who might become friends. Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) just concluded its 30th anniversary with dance music, art, and community. While you couldn’t sleep at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (where it was hosted)

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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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