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.
Archeology
June 15, 2025

Archaeological Team Unearths 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Tombs Honoring Prominent Statesmen

In February 2025, a British-Egyptian archaeological expedition uncovered the tomb of King Thutmose II in Luxor. The discovery marked the first of its kind in over a century and offered critical insight into the ancient king. Now, on the heels of that remarkable find, another archaeological team has unearthed yet another treasure in Luxor: 3,000-year-old tombs honoring three prominent statesmen.

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Art
June 11, 2025

Artist Masterfully Merges Classical Art and Scenes of Urban Life in Digital Collages

At first glance, contemporary urban life may seem incongruous with classical art. How can scenes pulled from Greek mythology possibly interact with those of a morning commute on the subway? For Ukrainian artist Alexey Kondakov, it turns out that these time periods are actually quite compatible. The bridge between them, he’s found, is digital collage.

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Art
June 9, 2025

Illustrator Transforms Fields of Grass Into Peacefully Surreal Worlds

Once she began feeling restricted by the confines of her studio, Mul Gil Kim hatched a rather ambitious plan: embarking upon a worldwide journey all by herself. Over the course of 673 days, the Korean artist traveled to 46 countries across five continents, producing more than 400 artworks that responded to daily reflections and discoveries made during her adventures.

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Art
June 7, 2025

Hilma af Klint’s Botanical Illustrations Are Now On View For the First Time

On January 7, 1917, Hilma af Klint asked herself a critical question: “How am I to find the courage to execute such an enormous task as to try to give an explanation of the ground’s vegetation?” The enormity of that task would define af Klint’s practice for years to come, propelling her away from pure abstraction and toward botanical illustration.

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My Modern Met

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