Posts by Linnea Pejcha

Linnea Pejcha

Linnea Pejcha is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Brooklyn-based writer who earned her BA in Sociology and Creative Writing from Brandeis University. She recently earned her MFA in Creative Writing with a focus in Fiction from The New School. While completing her degree, Linnea taught literature courses and worked in editorial and publishing, including publications like One Story and Lit Magazine. When she’s not reading in the park, she loves crafting, walking her neighbors’ dogs, and cooking in her tiny NYC kitchen.
Installation
October 25, 2026

Golden Serpent Sculpture Winds Through the High Line During New York Fashion Week

Visitors to New York City’s High Line were met with a surprise during New York Fashion Week 2026. There, they came across auruBOROS: Urban Memory and Collective Dream, a sculpture made of two intertwined gold coils that wove through the elevated park. Created by Plastique Fantastique, the metallic surface gleamed in the sunlight, allowing passersby to catch glimpses of themselves and others in its warm reflection as they walked around and beneath the large spirals.

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Style
October 20, 2026

Artist Creates One-of-a-Kind Shoes Made of Real Flowers and Vegetables

Shoes and flowers are two things that don’t commonly intersect, except in the work of Katerina Shukshina, whose floral footwear uses real blooms to create whimsical, unexpected pieces of art. Raised in a small village, Shukshina has always felt closely connected to the countryside. Growing up surrounded by nature has become one of the biggest influences on her work.

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Entertainment
October 15, 2026

SEGA Celebrates 35th Anniversary With a $21,000 ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Figure Made With Synthetic DNA

For Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary, SEGA is celebrating in a way that feels appropriately futuristic. The company has teamed up with Japanese science collective LOM BABY to create a $21,000 Sonic figure that contains synthetic DNA designed around the character’s most recognizable traits. The made-to-order figure stands about 9.8 inches tall and has a polished chrome finish.

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Art
October 13, 2026

British Museum Extends Bayeux Tapestry Viewing Hours After Visitor Criticism

Waiting in line can be frustrating, regardless of how excited you are. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum, there has been criticism over just how long it takes for ticket holders to get inside, with some visitors waiting up to two hours to see the historic work and then feeling rushed once they finally make it in.

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