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.
Furniture
November 20, 2025

Aluminum Ping Pong Table “Sings” Meditative Tunes Each Time a Ball Hits Its Surface

Last month, Los Angeles-based artist James de Wulf showcased something unexpected at Design Miami.Paris. Planted in the design fair’s outdoor garden was an aluminum ping pong table, its edges jagged and its metallic surface shimmering in the sun. At first glance, the structure seemed unassuming; but, upon being hit by a ping pong ball, its conceit quickly became apparent. Aptly titled Resonating Ping Pong Table, Song No.

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Installation
November 17, 2025

Chiharu Shiota Returns to New York With Innovative Web-Like Sculptures

In the past year alone, Chiharu Shiota has staged exhibitions in several countries around the world, including Austria, China, Hong Kong, Italy, and Turkey. But even as 2025 wraps up, the Japanese artist is showing no signs of slowing down. Now, Shiota’s innovative, web-like work has landed in New York for her second-ever solo show in the city. Open at Templon Gallery in Chelsea, Echoes Between is more of an experience than an exhibition.

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Science
November 13, 2025

Scientists Have Discovered the World’s Oldest Ice, Dating Back 6 Million Years

A team of U.S. scientists working with the Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX) have discovered the world’s oldest directly dated ice and air. Unearthed in the Allan Hills region of East Antarctica, the ice and the air bubbles trapped within date back an astonishing 6 million years, according to a study published last month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Architecture
November 8, 2025

Monumental Skyscraper Designed by Foster + Partners Is Now NYC’s Sixth-Tallest Building

Earlier this month, New York welcomed 270 Park Avenue as a sparkling new addition to its skyline. And, though Manhattan is known for its towering skyscrapers, this one in particular stands out: not only is it JPMorgan’s new global headquarters, but it’s the sixth-tallest building in the city. Designed by the world-renowned architecture firm Foster + Partners, 270 Park towers at a height of 1,388 feet, rising far above the nearby MetLife and Chrysler buildings.

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My Modern Met

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