Posts by Eva Baron

Eva Baron

Eva Baron is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Currently based in Queens, Eva graduated with a degree in Art History and English from Swarthmore College. She subsequently worked at art galleries and book publishers, including Phaidon, one of the world's oldest publishers of the creative arts. She has since transitioned into a career as a full-time writer, with a special focus on artist, gallery, and exhibition profiles. She has written content for Elle Decor, Publishers Weekly, Louis Vuitton, Maison Margiela, and more. Beyond writing, Eva enjoys beading jewelry, replaying old video games, going on marathon walks across New York, and doing the daily crossword.
Installation
November 21, 2025

Robert Therrien’s Monumental Installations Are Landing at the Broad in L.A.

In the 1960s and 70s, conceptual and minimalist art was having a moment. Across the United States, artists like Carl Andre, Jo Baer, Dan Flavin, Eva Hesse, and Sol LeWitt were leaning into intense abstraction, radical simplicity, geometric shapes, and pared-back materials, rejecting convention in favor of a more theoretical approach to art. But, even amid these developments, Robert Therrien veered toward something entirely different.

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Architecture
November 17, 2025

Alpine Bivouac Designed to Produce Its Own Water and Electricity

In just a few months, hundreds of athletes from around the world will descend upon Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics. But, aside from winter sports, the Italian city will also be home to an innovative new bivouac designed by Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA), in collaboration with Salone del Mobile.Milano. Nestled in the nearby Alpine landscape, this bivouac isn’t simply an exercise in organic architecture.

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Technology
November 11, 2025

Denmark Moves To Ban Social Media for Children and Teens Under 15

On November 7, Denmark outlined new regulations prohibiting social media access for children under the age of 15. The initiative follows a similar measure implemented by the Australian parliament in December 2024, which limited social media usage to teens over 16. But, in terms of the European Union, Denmark’s government is leading the charge, presenting one of the EU’s most ambitious plans to curtail social media usage among younger generations.

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