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.
Birds
July 8, 2026

Neighborhood Crows Land on This Woman’s Head Every Single Day

Friends can come from the most unlikely of places, arriving in our lives in ways we’d never expect. That’s what happened to Joni Kamlet, who has formed an unexpected friendship with the crows in her San Francisco neighborhood. Every day, Kamlet walks 3 to 4 miles through her neighborhood. On one of those walks, she saw a neighbor having a funny interaction with the crows he was feeding—one landed right on his head.

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Photography
July 4, 2026

Photography and Fine Art Combine To Capture the Fleeting Light and Solitude of West Texas

Desert landscapes have long been a source of inspiration for artists. From wide-open skies and endless vistas to golden light and vivid sunsets, the desert is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in profound solitude. For contemporary artist LéAna Clifton, the rugged landscape of far West Texas became the muse for her new exhibition titled Marfa Daydream, now on view at Veldt Gallery in Marfa, Texas, through September 26.

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Design
June 26, 2026

Shepard Fairey‘s TIME Cover Art Reimagines Lady Liberty as a Multiethnic Woman for America’s 250th

A huge milestone is coming up for the United States of America on July 4, 2026. It marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. As a way to commemorate this historic event, Lady Liberty has been rendered anew for the cover of TIME’s special issue celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Released on June 25, the issue features artwork by Shepard Fairey, the American artist, activist, and founder of OBEY Clothing.

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Technology
June 24, 2026

Norway Announces Major Ban on Generative AI Use in Elementary School Classrooms

At a time when AI seems to be permeating nearly every aspect of daily life, Norway is taking steps to protect young students. The European nation has decided to prohibit the use of generative AI in classrooms for children ages 6 to 13. This is an important stage in a child’s education, when students are building the foundational skills that will support them throughout their lives.

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