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.
Art
September 9, 2026

Dual Exhibitions at Frieze House Seoul Explore Landscapes in Different Conceptual Ways

The art fair Frieze Seoul recently concluded its 2026 edition, but its influence doesn’t end there. Frieze House Seoul will bring together two exhibitions that consider humanity’s relationship with the natural world. As Frieze’s permanent exhibition space in the city, Frieze House Seoul launched in 2025 as a year-round platform for international and local galleries. Now, Paula Cooper Gallery and Yumekoubou Gallery will present shows exploring landscape, memory, material, and the invisible systems that connect us.

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History
September 7, 2026

Benjamin Franklin Left Two Cities an Unconventional Gift That Grew for 200 Years

Benjamin Franklin’s legacy can be traced throughout American history, from the institutions he helped establish to the inventions and ideas that continue to bear his name. However, one of his most remarkable contributions was designed to unfold long after his lifetime. Franklin allocated £1,000 to Boston, where he was born, and another £1,000 to Philadelphia, where he spent much of his adult life.

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Art
September 5, 2026

Artist Transforms Discarded Materials Into Meditations on Life and Death [Interview]

Mexican artist Gabriel de la Mora turns discarded materials into meticulously crafted works that explore transformation, time, pleasure, and death. His exhibition La Petite Mort at Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey (MARCO) brings together more than two decades of his practice. Curated by Tobias Ostrander, the exhibition presents works made with materials including eggshell, human hair, and butterfly wings.

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Art
September 1, 2026

Es Devlin Fills a Seoul Gallery With Books, Mirrors, Light, and Sound

British artist Es Devlin has spent more than three decades exploring what happens when people gather in a shared space. Her installations often transform architecture into a stage where books become gateways, light marks the passage of time, and strangers become temporary collaborators. Now, that approach takes center stage in 3rd Poem: Es Devlin, Come Home Again, her first solo exhibition in Korea.

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