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.
Renaissance Art
September 1, 2025

The Renaissance Painting That Brings the Greatest Thinkers Together Across Centuries

If you have an interest in history, philosophy, or art, the names Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Raphael, and Michelangelo may sound familiar. But beyond the topical connections some of these figures might have with others, how are they all related? The answer is simple while simultaneously layered, and it starts with a fresco titled The School of Athens.

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Science
August 24, 2025

This “Generational Spaceship” Would Transport Thousands of People to the Nearest Star System

What would an exploratory expedition to other galaxies look like? For years, scientists have been workshopping different possibilities for deep space exploration and submitting their ideas to the Project Hyperion Design Competition. This year’s winning entry seems to have a pretty fleshed-out answer, despite still being very much a hypothetical plan. The winning project features a spacecraft called the Chrysalis, which would measure 36 miles long.

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My Modern Met

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