Posts by Eva Baron

Eva Baron

Eva Baron is a Queens–based Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Eva graduated with a degree in Art History and English from Swarthmore College, and has previously worked in book publishing and at galleries. She has since transitioned to a career as a full-time writer, having written content for Elle Decor, Publishers Weekly, Louis Vuitton, Maison Margiela, and more. Beyond writing, Eva enjoys beading jewelry, replaying old video games, and doing the daily crossword.
Portrait Photography
February 11, 2026

A Photographer’s Mission To Reveal the Authenticity Beneath Hollywood’s Glamour

There’s something timeless about black-and-white photography, its tones, depth, and contrasts are as intimate as they are atmospheric. But, aside from this, there’s another element that intrigues Dennys Ilic: monochromatic images remind him of classic Hollywood. “The images that moved me most were 1950s Hollywood portraits and the lighting in the movies that I watched as a child,” the Los Angeles-based photographer tells My Modern Met.

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Architecture
February 7, 2026

High-Altitude Cottage Nestles Seamlessly Into Georgia’s Stunning Mountain Landscapes

High in the mountains of Georgia, some 3,014 meters (about 9,888 feet) above sea level, lies a secret refuge. Designed by the Tbilisi-based Studio Stipfold, this shelter is conceived as the Caucasian country’s first sustainable high-altitude destination, deftly combining hospitality and environmental stewardship. The AltiHut Cottage, as the firm has named it, embodies solitude, tranquility, and, perhaps most importantly, a vital interconnectedness with nature.

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Social Cause
February 5, 2026

Anti-ICE Activists Are Crafting Red Hats Inspired by WWII Protests

In Minneapolis, some activists are protesting against ICE in an unexpected way. Knitters across the Minnesotan city and beyond have begun handcrafting and wearing red hats, thanks to a clever initiative launched by a local yarn shop. Last month, Needle & Skein released a knitting pattern for its “Melt the ICE” caps, inspired by traditional Norwegian hats known as nisselue.

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Social Cause
February 4, 2026

Man in Batman Suit Condemns Santa Clara City Council Over ICE Ahead of Super Bowl

A man donning a Batman suit fiercely confronted the Santa Clara City Council during a joint meeting with city officials and the Santa Clara Stadium Authority. During his allotted public comment time, he vehemently opposed the city’s proposed cooperation with ICE ahead of Super Bowl LX, which is slated to be held at Levi’s Stadium on February 8.

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