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 2, 2026

Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 Preview: Exploring Angels, Mara, and the Contradictions of Contemporary Life

This fall, contemporary art will take over Bangkok as the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) returns for its fifth edition. The event’s title, BAB 2026: Angels and Mara, draws from two contrasting figures: angels, understood across cultures as divine messengers and guardians; and Mara, the Buddhist figure associated with death, temptation, desire, and fear. It will bring more than 40 artists to temples, museums, heritage sites, and public spaces throughout the Thai capital.

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Art
August 28, 2026

Busan Biennale 2026 Preview: Explore How Sound Can Connect People, Place, and Memory

What can sound reveal about a place? For Busan Biennale 2026, the answer begins with the city itself. As South Korea’s largest port, Busan has long been shaped by the movement of people and goods. Its identity is also tied to the sea, with harbors, wetlands, and islands forming a constantly changing environment. The Busan Biennale 2026, under the title Dissident Chorus, considers how sound can carry memory and bring people together.

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Good News
August 26, 2026

Man Builds 23 Tiny Homes To Help People Experiencing Homelessness

Since 2014, Andrew Lunetta has been working to change what permanent housing looks like for people experiencing homelessness in Syracuse, New York. Through his nonprofit, A Tiny Home for Good, he has helped build 23 tiny homes with private kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities. This organization provides residents with a place they can call their own, rather than another temporary shelter bed.

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Archeology
August 24, 2026

3,200-Year-Old Ceramics Reveal What May Have Been the Ancient World’s First Desirable “Brand”

More than 3,000 years ago, people may have already been seeking out a recognizable “brand.” A new study of Qurayyah Painted Ware (QPW) suggests that these distinctive ceramics became a desirable product in the ancient world. Made at the oasis of Qurayyah in northwestern Saudi Arabia, the pottery traveled far beyond its place of origin, reaching communities across the ancient Near East.

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My Modern Met

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