Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and Manager of My Modern Met Store. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned her BFA in Illustration and MFA in Illustration Practice. Sara is also an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, a studio where she stitches pet portraits and other beloved creatures. She chronicles the creativity of others through her website Brown Paper Bag and newsletter, Orts. Her latest book is Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread, published in 2014. Sara’s work has been recognized in Be Creative With Workbox, Embroidery Magazine, American Illustration, on Iron and Wine’s album Beast Epic, among others. When she’s not stitching or writing, Sara enjoys planning things that bring together the craft community. She is the co-founder of Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults with hands-on workshops in the Seattle area.
Design
October 2, 2026

KAWS Reimagines the World-Known Absolut Vodka Bottle in His Iconic Street Art Style

For more than 40 years, Absolut has invited artists to reimagine its vodka bottle in their image. More than 550 creatives—including Andy Warhol—have contributed over 850 artworks inspired by the bottle, and the brand’s latest collaboration has just dropped. Contemporary street artist KAWS has added his signature character and visual language to Absolut’s iconic apothecary-shaped vessel, now available online and in select stores.

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Photojournalism
September 30, 2026

50+ Years of Steve McCurry’s Iconic Photos and Never-Before-Seen Images on View in NYC

For more than 50 years, photographer Steve McCurry has traveled the world, spotlighting diverse aspects of humanity. His visually arresting work has shown us that, across continents and cultures, we’re all just people trying to make it through life. McCurry has an eye for human connection that’s become part of his signature style. His images are evocative, with beautiful, quietly observed compositions that give the subject an authentic voice.

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Entertainment
September 25, 2026

How the 2026 Bumbershoot Arts Programming Made the Festival a Creative Success [Interview]

The Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival 2026 recently concluded two days of incredible music, art, and culture at the famous Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington. Packed with big-name musical acts like Turnstile, Death Cab for Cutie, Lucy Dacus, and Orville Peck, the festival has another component that makes this yearly event so special: its visual arts programming.

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My Modern Met

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