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.
Environment
May 9, 2025

84% of Coral Reefs Around the World Affected By Worst Bleaching Event on Record

The International Coral Reef Initiative has announced that 84% of the world’s coral has suffered from the worst bleaching event on record. This is the fourth event of its kind to be recorded since 1998, dethroning the 2014-2017 bleaching event as the most destructive. This is devastating not just for coral reefs, but for the ocean ecosystem at large. Also dubbed “rainforests of the sea,” coral reefs are vital to oceanic biodiversity.

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Academy
April 29, 2025

Give the Gift of Creativity This Mother’s Day With My Modern Met Academy Online Art Courses

How do you find the perfect gift for someone who’s given you everything? With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the question feels more meaningful than ever. This year, instead of flowers or chocolates, why not give the gift of creativity? An online art class offers a unique and memorable way to celebrate a mother’s passion, spark new inspiration, and create lasting memories.

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Academy
April 15, 2025

Become a Pro at This Underrated Art Medium With These Online Art Classes

Colored pencils might not always get the spotlight, but they’re a powerhouse medium—versatile, precise, and surprisingly bold. They’re buildable, accessible, and even play well with other materials like paint and charcoal. With endless possibilities of color, some may even argue that the humble colored pencil is an essential medium to master for creating art of any kind. My Modern Met Academy has two great online courses that can help you do just that.

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Creative Products
April 4, 2025

Futuristic LED Infinity Light Cube Lets You Create Mesmerizing Light and Sound Art Right at Home

What if you could have artwork in your home that was always changing? The upgraded HyperCube-SE offers exactly that with LED infinity light cubes that combine math with art to create hypnotic and ever-shifting patterns. The second-edition invention, which launched just last month, features a number of upgrades from its predecessors, promising even more value and entertainment than ever before.

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My Modern Met

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