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.
Inspiring
September 16, 2024

Mom Shares Heartwarming Photo of Son’s Action Figures Waving Him Off to First Day of School

A child's first school day can be a bittersweet moment. While it means they'll never be as tiny as they once were, it also symbolizes the beginning of a new, exciting chapter. Sports presenter Michelle Owen captured this feeling perfectly with her son Zac's first day of school picture. Rather than a regular portrait, Owen's beautiful image tells a compelling story about growing up.

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Oil Painting
September 12, 2024

Artist Retraces the Steps of Impressionist Masters in Her Latest Paintings [Interview]

It is not uncommon for art lovers to travel the world to see their favorite paintings up and close. Surely, studying the brushstrokes of the masters and how light bounces off a large canvas is something that a photograph can't capture. Others, like artist Erin Hanson, also chose to retrace the steps of the masters, visiting places in France that inspired figures such as Monet and Van Gogh.

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My Modern Met

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