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.
Installation
September 4, 2024

Installation Artist Creates “Mechanical Paintings” That Come Alive With Motors and Solar Panels

A French artist known as RAST makes groundbreaking art that will also leave many wondering, “Why hasn't this been done before?” The installation artist produces something he calls “mechanical paintings.” These begin as large-scale murals, boasting a lifelike style yet fanciful compositions with tons of details. However, the true magic happens when the characters come alive with the help of some well placed electric motors.

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Furniture
September 4, 2024

Stylish Wall-Mounted Furniture for Cats Captures the Visual Flow of Waves

There’s no doubt that cats love to play. While some pet parents settle for having their kitties run around the house, others like to pamper their feline friends with specialized furniture. Luckily, more and more companies are offering designs with a stylish, minimalist edge that almost doesn’t even look like cat furniture. One such design is Nami, a multifunctional fixture created by Mau.

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Inspiring
September 3, 2024

Woman’s Boss Gives the Best Reply When She Sends Email About Taking a Mental Health Day

Nowadays, more and more companies are beginning to take heed of their employees' mental health. However, there's still much that could be done. When a woman named Madalyn Parker decided to take a couple of mental health days, she let her team know via email. What she didn't expect was the reaction of her company's CEO, who reached out with a supportive message.

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