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.

January 23, 2026

Igloofest Montreal 2026: The World’s Coldest Music Festival Turns Up the Heat

For being the world’s coldest music festival, Igloofest Montreal knows how to turn up the heat. Since 2007, the festival has summoned music lovers to Montreal’s Old Port to party under the frigid stars while dancing to hot beats spun by musical acts from around the world. And better yet, you can take part in 2026’s festivities until February 7. So, what’s it like to be at Igloofest?

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November 22, 2024

Desert Air Takes Flight With Electronic Music Festival in Mojave Desert

For two days in November, the Mojave Desert became the evocative backdrop for Desert Air. This art and music festival unfolded in Palm Springs, with the Palm Springs Air Museum and Palm Springs Surf Club taking revelers across a party that transitions from night to day and back to night. My Modern Met was on site to partake in the weekend's cultural offerings, which blended modern and vintage sensibilities.

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June 15, 2015

Adorable Baby Panther Chameleon Still Thinks Its in the Egg Seconds After Its Born

When panther chameleons grow up, their amazing camouflage features bright, beautiful colors (as seen in the last photo). However, when they are born, they're less colorful yet incredibly adorable. The people over at Canvas Chameleons state, “Ever wonder how they squeeze into those tiny eggs? Here is a baby Panther only seconds old that didn't realize he was out of the egg.

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January 18, 2015

My Modern Met’s Virtual Tour Through CES 2015

Technology is one of the biggest global drivers of advancement and CES is the place to see all the latest and greatest in consumer electronics. For just a few days, exhibitors, industry analysts, investors, and media all converge in one place to determine what lies ahead for the technology industry in the upcoming year.  This was the second year in a row we were able to attend.

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