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.
Ancient Art
September 26, 2026

Researchers Reveal How Prehistoric Cave Art May Have Changed by Torchlight

When we look at prehistoric cave paintings today, we usually see them brightly illuminated or reproduced in photographs. But thousands of years ago, people would have experienced these artworks very differently. By the flickering light of a torch or small lamp, painted animals may have appeared to emerge from the stone, shift in the shadows, and even move.

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Street Art
September 24, 2026

BLINK 2026 Preview: The Nation’s Largest Public Light & Art Event That Will Beautify 30+ Blocks

Next month, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will transform into a dreamscape of glowing projections, immersive installations, and interactive artworks spanning more than 30 downtown blocks. BLINK: A Festival of Light & Art returns for its fifth edition, continuing its mission to celebrate the region’s creativity, architecture, and culture while welcoming visitors from across the country. Since debuting in 2017, BLINK has grown into the nation’s largest free public art event.

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Art
September 20, 2026

How Cavalier Galleries Is Celebrating 40 Years of Supporting Contemporary Art

In 1986, Ronald Cavalier Jr. opened a small gallery in downtown Stamford, Connecticut, with little more than determination and a single credit card. He borrowed against it to purchase pedestals and lighting, and for the first several years, turning a profit was just out of his reach. Four decades later, Cavalier Galleries has grown into a multi-location gallery with spaces in New York, Greenwich, Nantucket, and Palm Beach.

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Photo Contest
September 14, 2026

Winning Images of the 2026 European Photography Awards Will Make You Look at the World Differently

The best photographs surprise viewers and bring them into a unique, inspiring moment. This is exactly what the winners of the 2026 European Photography Awards have done. With over 3,000 submissions from more than 40 countries, this year’s awards bring together fine art, nature, architecture, and human photography across 13 categories, capturing an array of moments from around the world.

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My Modern Met

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