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
November 6, 2025

Aga Khan Collection Breaks Records as the World’s Highest-Value Sale of South Asian Art

Over the course of nearly 50 years, Prince Sadruddin and Princess Catherine Aga Khan managed to amass quite the collection of Indian and Islamic paintings. The couple boasted everything from paintings and manuscripts to drawings and miniatures, spanning the 16th to 19th centuries and each of indelible quality. On October 28, 2025, the Aga Khan collection broke records at auction, becoming the highest-value sale of South Asian art across any category in history.

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News
November 5, 2025

The Netherlands Will Return Stolen 3,500-Year-Old Sculpture to Egypt

On November 2, Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands announced that his country would return a 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt by the end of this year. A recent investigation concluded that the Egyptian artifact had been stolen and illegally exported to the Netherlands, most likely amid the unrest of the Arab Spring either in 2011 or 2012.

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Architecture
November 1, 2025

Monumental Ammonite-Inspired Pavilion Celebrates Life’s Interconnectivity

At this year’s World Expo in Osaka, Japan, visitors are encountering some of the best architectural, cultural, and artistic innovations from across the globe. Pasona Group’s contribution to the expo is no exception, uniting everything from nature and spirituality to interconnectivity and ecology. For Pasona, no image better encapsulates these themes than an ammonite. Architecturally, ammonites offer tremendous opportunities for experimentation, encouraging fluid, concentric shapes rather than rigid lines.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.