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.
Inspiring
January 30, 2025

Fire Chief Used Milk and Beers Found in a Fridge To Save a Pair of Houses During the LA Wildfires

Being a quick thinker is part of the job for firefighters. In an emergency, they have to figure out the speediest and safest way to act, which sometimes includes improvising with the things at hand. Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy knows this all too well. He is now making headlines for saving two homes with milk and a couple of beers during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California.

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Paper Art
January 28, 2025

Artist Crafts Lifelike Paper Portraits of Parrots To Shine a Light on Threats Faced by Colorful Birds

Parrots are known for being cheerful and colorful birds with a chatty side. To spotlight these beautiful birds and the many visually arresting hues they come in, Nayan Shrimal and Venus Bird from The Paper Ark have launched The Parrot Project, in which they create lifelike paper portraits in their likeness for a good cause.

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Street Art
January 26, 2025

35,000-Square-Foot Butterfly Mural on Miami Rooftop Adds Pop of Color to the City Skyline

French artist Mantra, whose real name is Youri Cansell, recently took on the most ambitious project of his career—a 35,000 square foot mural, which represents his largest project in scale to-date. By doing this, he has also created Miami's largest rooftop mural, adding a pop of color to the city skyline and sending a message about nature with the help of the hyperrealistic butterflies found throughout his oeuvre.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.