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.
Dance
October 27, 2025

Legendary Ballerina Misty Copeland Took Her Final Bow at Lincoln Center

After 25 years, famed ballerina Misty Copeland has retired from her career with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). Copeland marked the occasion with a final performance, held on October 22 at Lincoln Center in New York, following a five-year hiatus from the stage. “After 25 years with ABT, I took my final bow surrounded by the company and community that have shaped my life and career,” Copeland wrote in an Instagram post.

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Installation
October 26, 2025

Monumental Digital Screens of Impressionist Paintings Offer a Novel Way To View Great Art

Earlier this month, the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) pushed the limits of what an exhibition could be. Rather than remaining within the confines of the museum’s walls, Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World appeared in another public space as well, this time in the form of a clever art installation. For several weeks, Caillebotte’s Impressionist paintings decorated the ceilings of a Chicago shopping mall, reimagining his oeuvre for contemporary audiences.

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Art
October 23, 2025

Ukrainian Performance Artist Visualizes the Weight of Living With Depression

In the United States alone, major depression impacts more than 21 million adults each year. Globally, an estimated 5.7% of adults grapple with depression, representing approximately 332 million people. Just in time for Depression Awareness Month, which is held annually every October, Ukrainian actor Tania Galakhova shared a video that portrays what it can feel like to live with the disorder.

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Style
October 21, 2025

“Superfine” Exhibition Explores Intertwined History of Black Identity and Style

Fashion is more than merely an aesthetic; it’s also a source of self-discovery, resistance, and identity. This is especially true within marginalized communities, where fashion can present opportunities for political, social, and cultural expression that may otherwise be inaccessible. This phenomenon is exactly what The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Costume Institute hope to explore with their latest exhibition.

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My Modern Met

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