Posts by Sage Helene

Sage Helene

Sage Helene is a contributing writer at My Modern Met. She earned her MFA in Photography and Related Media and an MST in Art Education from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She has since written for several digital publications, including Float and UP Magazine. In addition to her writing practice, Sage works as an Art Educator across both elementary and secondary levels, where she is committed to fostering artistic curiosity, inclusivity, and confidence in young creators.
Installation
January 8, 2026

27-Foot-Tall Buddha Sculpture Will Grace the High Line in NYC

This spring, a towering sandstone Buddha will rise above Manhattan on the High Line Plinth. Created by Vietnamese-American artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen, the monumental sculpture is titled The Light That Shines Through the Universe. The installation will remain on view through fall 2027, offering a space for contemplation in one of New York City’s busiest public parks. Nguyen’s work draws inspiration from the Bamiyan Buddhas, colossal 6th-century statues carved into Afghanistan’s cliffs.

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Paper Art
January 5, 2026

Luminous Paper Sculptures Are Hand-Cut Portals to Fantastical Worlds Informed by Memories

The illuminated paper sculptures of artist duo Hari Panicker and Deepti Nair (aka Hari & Deepti) are a marvel to look at. Light spills through meticulously hand-cut forms, casting shadows that feel as intentional as the structures themselves. But linger a little longer, and it becomes clear that these works are not just about visual wonder, they are meditations on memory, migration, and the quiet value of what is often overlooked.

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Art
December 18, 2025

Notre-Dame’s New Stained-Glass Windows on Display at Grand Palais

At the Grand Palais in Paris, a rare exhibition invites visitors to step inside the making of history. D’un seul souffle (In a Single Breath) presents the monumental preparatory works behind French artist Claire Tabouret’s new stained-glass windows for Notre-Dame de Paris, offering an unprecedented look at a contemporary project that is still very much in motion. Unfolding inside Galerie 10.2, the exhibition showcases monumental, 7-meter-tall (almost 30-foot-tall)

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My Modern Met

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