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.
Furniture
February 17, 2026

Enchanting Chandeliers Swarm With Schools of Ceramic Fish

There’s something charming—if not enchanting—about furniture that incorporates animal themes. In this genre, there have been bars shaped like hippos, lamps resembling crocodiles, chairs inspired by a peacock’s plumage, and, in Scabetti’s case, chandeliers in the form of fish. In 2007, the U.K.-based design studio unveiled its Shoal collection at the London Design Festival.

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Art
February 16, 2026

Artist Explores Inner Peace Through Earthy Paintings of Animals in Bloom

Across his artistic career, Marcel van Luit has leaned heavily upon vivid color palettes, producing everything from bold paintings to immersive digital collages. Recently, though, the artist decided to try something new. He began exploring more minimalist compositions, gravitating instead toward earthy tones and muted, naturalistic imagery. Out of these experiments came his Fortune series. Spanning an assortment of paintings, the series primarily revolves around animals whose silhouettes are overgrown with flowers.

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Acrylic Painting
February 13, 2026

Intricately Patterned Painting Explores the Complexity of Women in a Protective Yet Confining Space

Within Naomi Okubo’s artistic universe, women often remain faceless. This isn’t because they lack identity; it’s more so because they function as mirrors. And, given that the Japanese artist considers them to be mirrors, it naturally follows that they solely exist within glass-like settings. Okubo’s newest painting continues this line of inquiry, this time plunging women into a translucent greenhouse.

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My Modern Met

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