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.
History
August 27, 2025

Ancient Roman “De Re Coquinaria” Is the Oldest Surviving Cookbook in the World

Have you ever wondered what people in ancient times ate for their meals? Salt, sugar, and most spices were historically precious, difficult to come by in daily life, and certainly not available to a large majority of the population. If most people in ancient times didn’t have access to ingredients that we take for granted now, what did they cook?

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Academy
August 19, 2025

3 Inspiring Online Art Classes To Spark Creativity as You Learn New Skills

To many, the month of August signals the end of a carefree summer and the transition back into the academic school year. If you’re not ready to get back in the classroom again, though, why not ease into learning with fun and inspiring online art lessons? My Modern Met Academy offers a whole host of top-rated courses from top-notch artists that can help you get into the right mindset.

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Academy
August 5, 2025

Celebrate National Dog Month With These Creative Online Art Classes

Dogs aren’t known as “man’s best friend” for no reason. Smart, loyal, caring, and protective, these furry animals often become family to their owners. Ever since they first became domesticated thousands of years ago, pups have been integral pieces of people’s lives, sometimes going so far as to serve as artistic inspiration. With August being National Dog Month, celebrate your own furry friend by creating a visual reminder of them. Don’t know where to start?

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Endangered Animals
July 28, 2025

Rare Red Fox Spotted for the First Time in Years in California National Park

How long would you wait to capture the perfect moment on camera? A California photographer waited three years just to capture three minutes of footage depicting a rare mammal, the Sierra Nevada red fox. Randy Robbins, the lucky photographer, actually spent a longer time researching the elusive Sierra Nevada red fox species than he did putting together the setup that made it all happen.

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My Modern Met

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