Posts by Livia Pereira

Livia Pereira

Livia Pereira is a Contributing Writer and Project Manager for My Modern Met. She holds an MA in art history and a BS in architecture. An avid museumgoer, Livia has provided curatorial support and direction for a variety of art institutions, often doing so through her writing. One of her biggest goals is to foster more appreciation for and access to visual culture. She loves all things design and pop culture, and spends her free time reading, cooking, going on walks and exploring new places.
Academy
October 7, 2025

Level Up Your Architectural Illustration Skills With This New Online Art Class

Have you ever seen sketches of buildings by Renaissance masters like Brunelleschi or Michelangelo? They are as beautiful as they are realistic: it almost seems as though the buildings rendered are coming out of their page to meet us as viewers on the three-dimensional plane. If you’re interested in getting your architectural illustrations to similarly pop off the page, My Modern Met Academy’s newest class will help you to do just that.

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Health
September 29, 2025

Doctors Have Successfully Treated Huntington’s Disease for the First Time

A genetic degenerative condition called Huntington’s disease has been successfully treated for the first time in England. This massive breakthrough is a turning point in the fight against Huntington’s disease, and offers hope to thousands of families who have long faced the disease with no options for treatment. Huntington’s disease is an inherited condition that progressively kills brain cells and affects neurological activity.

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Jewelry
September 7, 2025

Luxury Jeweler Launches a New Sparkling Timepiece Inspired by a Tin of Caviar

The jeweler behind the Five Time Zone watch worn by celebrities including Jay-Z, Naomi Campbell, and Pharrell has launched a new collection of luxury timepieces. Inspired by a freshly opened tin of caviar, the Caviar Tourbillon watch is covered entirely in precious gems—424, to be exact. Jacob “the Jeweler” Arabo launched his label Jacob & Co.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.