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.
Wildlife Photography
June 30, 2026

Paul Nicklen Shares 30 Years of Incredible Wildlife Photography in New Book

From the curious eyes of a lion cub to a whale’s tail breaching through a stormy sea, Paul Nicklen’s photography immerses viewers not only in rare and extraordinary natural moments, but in the realities of animals’ lives. For over 30 years, the photographer and filmmaker has been documenting the wonders of the natural world in pursuit of conservation and education. Now, he is releasing Reverence, a stunning retrospective, forthcoming from Hemeria in July.

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Jewelry
June 26, 2026

Hand-Blown Glass Jewelry Captures the Fluid Beauty of Ocean Waves and Wind in Motion

Capturing the ocean's ever-changing colors and movement is no easy feat, but it’s one that glass artist Lada Tazetdinova of DriftLand Jewelry has mastered. She creates luminous hand-blown glass sculptures and jewelry that preserve crashing waves, marine life, and seascapes in miniature form. Tazetdinova lives in Aveiro, Portugal, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, fulfilling a lifelong dream of creating beside the sea.

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Archeology
June 23, 2026

1,800-Year-Old Egyptian Kohl Bottle Discovered in England Sheds New Light on Roman-Era Travel

It’s not every day that a small eyeliner bottle changes our understanding of Roman-era travel. But that’s exactly what happened when archeologist Hillary Cool identified an Egyptian glass kohl bottle in York, England. The bottle was discovered during excavations by the York Archaeological Trust at Tanner Row, an excavation site which was a dumping ground during the late 2nd century. First uncovered in 1983, it was believed to be a perfume flask distorted by age.

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Acrylic Painting
June 17, 2026

Faceless Figures Fold Into and Away From One Another in Paintings Exploring Human Connection

Interconnectedness and hope are two prevalent themes in artist Alex Gardner’s luminous new work, Animals, at Perrotin in Los Angeles. The show features 13 new paintings depicting Gardner’s classic faceless figures as they flow into and away from each other against backdrops of rich blues and greens. The paintings range in scale, with some canvases as small as 10 by 14 inches and others as large as 4 by 8 feet.

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