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.
Landscape Photography
August 20, 2026

Six Months of Sunlight Captured in Stunning Long-Exposure Pinhole Photos

Sometimes, the simplest tools can capture the most extraordinary moments. That’s what photographer Robert Charles Mann has done with his pinhole photographs in his monograph, Solargraphs, released by Hemeria. Featuring an introduction by Brad Pitt and an essay by Mikaël Faujour, the book brings together 50 pinhole photographs that Mann captured during his artistic residency at Château Miraval.

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Cats
August 14, 2026

New Book Celebrates the Beloved Bodega Cats That Call New York City Home

Anyone who lives in or has traveled to New York knows that bodega cats are a staple of the city. Upon entering a neighborhood store, a furry friend might materialize from behind the counter, wander between the aisles, or simply watch customers from a favorite perch. Their presence only adds to the cozy, family-oriented energy that makes these establishments so beloved.

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Nature
August 6, 2026

Massive Iceberg Flips Over Near Greenland, Creating Waves Visible From Shore

Sometimes, nature reveals its immense power in an instant. On July 25, a colossal iceberg flipped over just off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland, sending waves rippling toward shore in a dramatic display that was captured on camera. Filmed from the town and by a high-definition livestream operated by AfarTV, the moment has since gone viral, offering a rare glimpse at the immense forces constantly reshaping Greenland’s icy landscape.

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Installation
July 28, 2026

Artist Creates Mossy Arms Wrapping a Forest in Tree Hugs

Nature is one of our greatest sources of connection, and trees represent an entire ecosystem of interweaving relationships. This is something that artist Christophe Guinet, better known as Monsieur Plant, explores in Tree Hug, an outdoor exhibit on the grounds of the Maison Chateaubriand in Châtenay-Malabry, France. The mossy arm sculptures evoke a sense of warmth and tenderness for nature as they wrap themselves around the trunks of trees.

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