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.
Academy
June 9, 2026

Stencil Art Is Everywhere, and Here’s How To Do It Yourself

Stencil art has a long and rich history throughout humankind. The act of stenciling—a device used to apply a design on a surface—can be traced back to ancient cave art and is still going strong today, from craft projects to fine art paintings to street art. Stenciling is a great way to reproduce a design, making it especially useful for artwork that requires a repeating motif.

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Art
June 4, 2026

3 Ibiza Nightclubs Have Been Transformed Into Contemporary Art Galleries Until October

Music is a powerful form of expression, and its accompanying clubbing culture is a natural way to combine it with visual art. From the stage design to the lighting to the outfits worn by clubgoers, art and electronic club music go hand in hand. Ibiza, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea, is the premier clubbing destination, and now, three venues have made it the place to see incredible art.

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News
June 2, 2026

Camera Brand DJI Commands 73% Market Share in Japan (Despite an Uncertain U.S. Fate)

The camera brand DJI is known for its drones and handheld cameras that let you capture the action as it’s happening. Synonymous with incredible shots captured by its users, DJI’s technology and reputation have translated into serious market share. According to a 2026 report from Japanese retail analyst BCN+R, DJI holds a 72.5% market share in Japan’s video camera market—up from 64.7% in 2025.

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My Modern Met

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