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.
Art
March 1, 2026

Art Basel Announces a Line-Up of World-Renowned Galleries for Its Flagship Edition This Summer

After recent editions around the world, ranging from Miami to Qatar, Art Basel will soon return to its flagship location in Switzerland. Ahead of its launch on June 18, 2026, the fair has announced an ambitious slate of international galleries, including 21 newcomers from the Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, among other countries.

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Animals
February 26, 2026

Viral Video Shows What Giraffes Do During Storms—and the Internet Is Upset About It

If nothing else, a giraffe’s trademark would most likely be its impressive height. The creature stands as the world’s tallest mammal and can grow as tall as 19 feet. Their necks alone can stretch up to 6 feet, and newborn giraffes typically grow some 4 feet throughout their first year of life. Due to their height, though, a giraffe can sometimes be unwieldy, especially during a storm.

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Good News
February 25, 2026

Osaka Was Anonymously Gifted Gold Bars Worth $3.6 Million to Improve Water Pipes

Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city, recently received an unexpected gift. Back in November, an anonymous donor presented the city with gold bars worth ¥560 million (about $3.6 million). But the 46-pound bars came with a specific stipulation: the money must be used to improve Osaka’s dilapidated water pipes. “It’s a staggering amount and I was speechless,” Hideyuki Yokoyama, the city’s mayor, told reporters last week.

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Inspiring
February 20, 2026

‘Big Bang Theory’ Star Kunal Nayyar Anonymously Pays Medical Bills for Families on GoFundMe

In a recent interview with The i Paper, actor Kunal Nayyar revealed that he often donates large sums to GoFundMe campaigns, providing anonymous support to families grappling with medical bills. The revelation has since gone viral on social media, especially considering Nayyar’s reported net worth is $45 million, per Fortune.

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