Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Art
June 29, 2026

The Dolores Olmedo Museum, Home to the Largest Collection of Kahlo Paintings, Reopens Its Doors

In the southern outskirts of Mexico City, a treasure trove lies within a beautiful 16th century hacienda. The Dolores Olmedo Museum, which recently reopened after a six-year closure, features 3,000 works of pre-Hispanic art, Mexican folk art, and modern art. But most notably, it boasts the largest collection of paintings by Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

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Animals
June 21, 2026

Man Befriends Octopus While Snorkeling on Vacation, Develops an Unforgettable Bond

Throughout the years, we’ve learned that octopuses are clever and friendly creatures. We’ve seen them get close with scientists and grab a camera and even hitch a ride on other sea creatures. Still, a man named Matt Hyatt seems to have met one of the sweetest octopuses out there. During a trip to Cyprus, Hyatt went snorkeling near the beach. There, he spotted an “unnaturally looking rock.

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