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.
Art
February 12, 2025

ZONA MACO 2025: Mexico City’s Top Art Fair Showcases Contemporary Artists From Mexico and Beyond

Mexico City's largest art fair, ZONA MACO, just wrapped its 21st edition, which ran from February 5-9, 2025. Celebrated at the sprawling Centro Citibanamex in western Mexico City, 220 galleries from 30 countries gathered for the incredible event. My Modern Met also attended ZONA MACO 2025, browsing the work of both established and emerging creators—a vibrant mixture that has long made ZONA MACO the biggest event of Mexico City Art Week.

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Sports
February 10, 2025

Skydiver Surprises His Parents by Video Calling Them as He Jumps From the Plane

It's not uncommon for people to call their parents when something big happens. For example, Nobel Prize Winner Drew Weissman reached out to his mom and dad when he received the award for helping develop a COVID-19 vaccine. What could make the call unusual is where you're calling from, like a man named Roger, who called his parents as he jumped from a plane.

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Art
February 7, 2025

Mexico City’s Salón ACME Spotlights Emerging Creators To Keep an Eye On

At Salón ACME, one of Mexico's top art fairs and part of the effervescent Mexico City Art Week, emerging creatives are put front and center, making it the perfect spot for finding the top talents of today and tomorrow. Now in its 12th edition, the fair prides itself on being one of the most authentic contemporary art events worldwide, welcoming not only visual artists but also literature, music, performance, and even gastronomy.

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Inspiring
February 4, 2025

Man Sets World Record for Longest Time Living Underwater After 120 Days Straight

Living underwater is something that sounds straight out fiction, but Rudiger Koch, a 59-year-old German aerospace engineer, hopes people will see it as a very real option for mankind. In his quest to prove it’s possible, Koch spent 120 days beneath the surface, breaking the Guinness World Record for longest time living under water without depressurization.

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My Modern Met

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