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.
Food Art
August 25, 2025

Renowned Hyperrealistic Artist Launches Shocking Jet-Black Ice Cream

Earlier this month, Cj Hendry entered a new phase in her creative practice. For years, the artist has been producing hyperrealistic paintings of everything from McDonald’s takeout bags and Rolex watches to balloon hearts and limp cigarettes. Now, though, she’s evidently craving something a little sweeter. On August 14, 2025, she officially launched a monochrome, jet-black ice cream with Jeni’s, a boutique brand renowned for its buttery ice cream.

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Museums
August 23, 2025

After More Than 20 Years, the Grand Egyptian Museum Will Finally Open This November

Up until now, almost nothing has gone as planned for Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Since 2012, planned openings have been pushed back countless times, thanks in no small part to funding issues, logistical hurdles, the pandemic, nearby wars, and multiple revolutions. Even as recently as last month, GEM was preparing to open on July 2, a date that was quickly abandoned due to conflicts between Iran and Israel in the region.

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Art
August 21, 2025

Gaza Biennale 2025: Work From 22 Palestinian Artists To Show in New York

Last year, amid one of the world’s most dire humanitarian crises, a group of Palestinian artists launched the Gaza Biennale to uplift creativity while resisting the region’s ongoing genocide. Today, the collective has grown to encompass more than 60 artists, with decentralized events taking place at 19 venues around the world. On September 10, the biennale will unveil its latest exhibition in New York.

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Art
August 19, 2025

Yayoi Kusama Retrospective Becomes Most Visited Exhibition in Australian History

Yayoi Kusama has a habit of setting records. In 2024, Kusama clocked $58.8 million in auction sales—the highest total by a contemporary artist for the second year in a row. Last December, the Melbourne-based National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) staged Australia’s largest retrospective exhibition of the renowned Japanese artist, encompassing more than 200 artworks across nine decades of creative output.

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My Modern Met

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