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.
Animals
October 9, 2025

Emperor Penguin Is Spotted in Australia, 2,000 Miles Away From Its Antarctic Home

Australia is home to a myriad of animals that can only be found there. Yet, despite this treasure trove of biodiversity, the island country had one of the most peculiar animal sightings in recent memory. A video captured an emperor penguin, a species known for being endemic to Antarctica, wandering around Ocean Beach in the town of Denmark, in Western Australia.

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Art
October 7, 2025

Cheech Marin Speaks About His Love for Chicano Art and the Collection That Led to a Thriving Museum [Interview]

For most people, Cheech Marin is known as part of the comedic duo Cheech & Chong, who were at the peak of their fame in the 70s and 80s. But for the art world, Marin has long been one of the greatest patrons of Chicano art. This artistic movement has its roots in the plight of Mexican Americans in American society, taking a stand against racism, oppression, and class disparity.

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Installation
October 2, 2025

Kinetic Artist and Domino Expert Build a “City” With 240,000 Wooden Planks

Building soaring structures with dominoes just to topple them over is a form of ephemeral art. And similar to land art, it is designed to be temporary. It all takes a lot of detailed calculation, careful design, and cautious building with the ultimate goal for it to all come down in a matter of seconds, hopefully as planned. Few creatives have mastered this art form, building their entire careers around this craft.

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Food Art
September 30, 2025

Italy’s ‘Tiramisù World Cup’ Summons the Best Amateur Bakers To Find the Greatest Tiramisu on Earth

Tiramisu is one of the most beloved desserts around the world. After all, its appeal begins with the name—“tiramisu” literally means “pick me up” in Italian. Understandably, many restaurants and coffee shops around the world have made it part of their menus, and in turn, plenty of people have learned to make it themselves.

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