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.
Toys
July 24, 2026

LEGO Reimagines Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss as a Stunning 4,000-Piece 3D Art Set

One of the world’s most celebrated paintings, Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, can now be viewed in your own home. The trailblazing work is being celebrated by LEGO via a 4,000-piece set. Just as The Kiss features golden spirals and interweaving geometric shapes to create its dramatic composition, the LEGO version also incorporates layered textures and specially decorated pieces.

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Art
July 19, 2026

AI Artist Turns His Generated Compositions Into Tactile Embroidered Works [Interview]

Contemporary artist Richard Nadler lives and works in Munich, Germany, creating richly layered images that blur the boundaries among AI-generated art, textile craftsmanship, and traditional artistic practice. From vibrant domestic interiors to psychedelic forests and chrome-clad samurai, Nadler creates worlds that feel simultaneously digital and tangible. Nadler left behind his career in London’s banking sector to pursue his craft, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and mother, who were both painters.

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Food Art
July 16, 2026

Look at These Edible Ice Cream Sculptures Served at a Renaissance-Themed Party

As summer enters full swing and the days keep getting hotter, ice cream makes for the perfect sweet treat. To refine the creamy dessert for a wedding with a Renaissance-themed dinner, luxury event planner Cassie LaMere Events and Maison Bastien Blanc-Tailleur teamed up to create sculptural ice cream resembling some of fine art’s most recognizable figures.

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Painting
July 14, 2026

New Frida Kahlo Art Prize Will Award $50,000 To Emerging Mexican Artists

It has been 70 years since Frida Kahlo’s passing, and her legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists. Fundación Kahlo for Mexican Art and Culture has announced The Kahlo Art Prize, a new biennial award for emerging Mexican artists, giving recipients the opportunity to receive a $50,000 stipend and exhibit their work at the recently opened Museo Casa Kahlo in Mexico City.

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My Modern Met

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