Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Based in Mexico City, Mexico, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She has 10+ years’ experience in Digital Media, writing for outlets in both English and Spanish. Her love for the creative arts—especially music and film—drives her forward every day.
Dogs
November 12, 2024

College Football Analyst Kirk Herbstreit Gets Choked up While Honoring Late Service Dog Ben on Live TV

Embed from Getty Images In 2023, an adorable sight appeared on ESPN's college football broadcasts—a cheerful golden retriever named Ben. As analyst Kirk Herbstreit‘s emotional service animal, the pair traveled the country together, melting the hearts of those at the games and those following from home. Sadly, Ben recently passed away due to cancer complications.

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Photography
November 10, 2024

New Monograph Looks at Photographer Louis Stettner’s Storied Career

Louis Stettner is considered one of the great, yet underappreciated, 20th-century American photographers. His evocative images, shot in New York, Paris, and other cities around the world, capture the clashing yet contemplative feeling that only living in a large metropolis can inspire. Now, Thames & Hudson has put out a monograph that compiles the most iconic images of his storied career. The book, simply titled Louis Stettner, features about 190 photographs arranged chronologically.

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Photojournalism
November 8, 2024

Bolivia’s Intrepid “Climbing Cholitas” Ascend Glaciers and Rocky Mountains

Bolivia is known for its charming folklore and its mountainous landscapes. While eye-catching on their own, photographer Todd Antony managed to marry both elements, enhancing the beauty of one another, in a charming photography series. Climbing Cholitas sees a group of Cholitas, dressed in their traditional colorful garments, determinedly taking on glaciers and rocky hills. Climbing Cholitas is part of Antony's endeavor to chronicle the many facets of the Cholitas.

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Art
November 5, 2024

New Exhibit Sheds Light on the Art and Legacy of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ Creator Maurice Sendak

Writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak is regarded as one of the most celebrated picture book artists in history. His most famous title, Where The Wild Things Are, was published in 1963. Since then, it has grown into a classic, having been translated to over 40 languages and continuously charming children of all ages for generations.

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My Modern Met

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