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.
Art
October 30, 2025

Lost Dalí Work Originally Bought for $200 at House Sale Snags Over $60,000 at Auction

Two years ago, a local antiques and art dealer purchased a watercolor and felt-tip painting at a house clearance sale in Cambridge for £150 (about $200). Since then, the artwork has been positively identified as Salvador Dalí’s long-lost Vecchio Sultano. Then, on October 23, 2025, the Surrealist composition went to auction in the U.K., where it snagged a whopping £45,700 (nearly $61,000).

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Acrylic Painting
October 27, 2025

Surreal Paintings of Pensive Women Conjure Both Feelings of Tranquility and Unease

Lately, artist Sarah Joncas has been especially fond of the ocean. In the Canadian artist’s most recent canvases, women nestle into fields of sea anemones, slip shells and starfish into their hair, dive deep underwater, and, like monuments, emerge from rippling waves. It should perhaps come as no surprise that these themes dominate her latest solo exhibition, aptly titled Lost at Sea.

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Installation
October 24, 2025

Artist Kara Walker Transforms Toppled Confederate Monument Into Haunting Sculpture

In 1921, an equestrian statue of “Stonewall” Jackson was unveiled beside the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, VA. A century later, in 2021, the Confederate monument was toppled and subsequently deeded to the world-renowned artist Kara Walker. She was tasked with reimagining the 13-foot-tall statue, to transform its original myth into a searing examination of American history. Now, the final product has been unveiled.

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Art
October 22, 2025

Takashi Murakami and Louis Vuitton Unveil Stunning New Collection at Art Basel Paris

In 2003, Louis Vuitton launched its debut collection with Takashi Murakami, repurposing his playful Cherry Blossom prints for its luxury handbags. In just one year, the collaboration generated $300 million, sparked a cultural frenzy, and laid the groundwork for countless other collaborations between the haute couture brand and the Japanese artist.

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My Modern Met

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