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.
Astronomy
December 31, 2024

After His Death, Neil Armstrong’s Widow Found a Bag of Space Artifacts in His Closet

There are many stories of historical treasures hiding for decades in attics and cupboards around the world, but few match what was found in a closet in Ohio in 2012. A few months after the death of Neil Armstrong, his widow, Carol, came across a white bag in a closet. Upon closer inspection, she found tiny parts that looked like they could have belonged to a spaceship.

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Creative Products
December 30, 2024

Cozy Crocodile Socks Designed To Look Like a Fuzzy Reptile Is Devouring Your Feet

The most important winter accessories are not necessarily ones that go with a glittering party outfit, but rather those that will keep you warm throughout the season. And when you factor in the lull of the post-holiday season and a gray January, it sure helps to add something to cheer you up. Luckily, this pair of cozy crocodile socks seems perfect for both warming up your feet and putting a smile on your face.

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Houses
December 28, 2024

Sweeping Modern Villa in Japan Looks Over the Pacific Ocean

Japan is known for both its state-of-the-art skyscrapers and infrastructure and stunning natural wonders like Mount Fuji. Villa A, designed by teamSTAR, attempts to marry both worlds, bringing together modern looks with a very special brand of calm. In the process, they're spotlighting Japan as not only a destination for culture and technology but also one to take in wonderful seascapes. Villa A is named after Akiya Beach in Yokosuka-city, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean.

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Installation
December 26, 2024

JR To Pay Tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude by Transforming Paris’ Pont Neuf

About 40 year ago, Paris' Pont Neuf was transformed by creative couple Christo and Jeanne-Claude for their project Pont Neuf Wrapped–a landmark moment in the history of contemporary arts. The bridge, which has witnessed many major events in the French capital, became the center of attention. To honor the legacy of these artists, JR—an equally sizable figure— will try his hand at turning the bridge into an installation for his Project Pont-Neuf.

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