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.
Paper Art
October 19, 2025

Artist Transforms Ordinary Sheets of Paper Into Awe-Inspiring Animal Sculptures

When compared to other media, paper is far more vulnerable. It can rip under even the slightest amount of pressure; it can dissolve into mush under water; and it can crease and crinkle when folded incorrectly. But it’s also incredibly versatile, as exemplified by Thiên Dinh’s practice. By carefully manipulating paper, Dinh can transform an art form that is otherwise fragile into fluffy birds, slender fish, scaly dragons, and much more.

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Animals
October 16, 2025

Chicago’s Famous “Rat Hole” Was Actually Made by a Squirrel, New Research Proves

Last January, Chicago residents began flocking to an unusual site on the city’s North Side: a rodent-shaped hole embedded into a slab of concrete sidewalk. The Chicago rat hole, as it was affectionately nicknamed, quickly gained a cult following, attracting countless visitors and even offerings like coins, Swiss cheese, miniature plastic rats, and candles.

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Art
October 15, 2025

Phillips Hosts Landmark Hong Kong Auction To Celebrate 10 Years in Asia

Phillips may have locations around the world, but it was only last month that it finally celebrated a decade of work in Asia. To mark this anniversary, the auction house decided to do what it does best: host a landmark art sale. On September 27 and 28, Phillips presented a sprawling array of modern and contemporary art in Hong Kong, realizing $28 million in sales across its evening and day auctions.

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Funny
October 13, 2025

Public Library Goes Viral for Hilarious Marketing Video About Their Trustworthiness

In an era of increased book bans and attacks on academic, literary, and resource institutions throughout the United States, public libraries are more essential now than ever before; as is some fun and levity. This fact isn’t lost on Wisconsin’s New Berlin Public Library, which recently crafted a clever way to reach an even wider audience with a healthy dose of humor.

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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.