Posts by Eva Baron

Eva Baron

Eva Baron was 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 web producer and 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 and design, Eva enjoys beading jewelry, replaying old video games, and going on marathon walks across New York.
Photography
October 22, 2025

Photographer Captures the Chaos and Beauty of Egypt’s “Game of Warriors”

Every year, towns in and around Upper Egypt celebrate religious festivals like the Mawlid with a display of tremendous skill, heroism, and horsemanship called Al-Marmah. The traditional sport, which is often described as the “game of warriors,” sees riders maneuvering horses at high speeds, all while brandishing long staffs and dressed in flowing jalabiyas. It’s a cultural performance that has long fascinated Yasser Alaa Mobarak, both on a personal as well as an artistic level.

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Design
October 18, 2025

MoMA’s Flagship Design Store Is Now Open After Undergoing a Stunning Transformation

In the span of just a few months, New York’s Museum of Modern Art has hit a major stride—at least in terms of its design stores. In September, MoMA Design Store opened its first-ever location in Seoul, in collaboration with Hyundai Card. The shop also released an ambitious fall collection last month, complete with new artist-created products and exclusive MoMA-branded merch.

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Travel
October 16, 2025

‘Swedish Prescription’ Gets Approval From Doctors To “Prescribe” a Trip to Sweden for Better Health

Alongside its Nordic neighbors, Sweden consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world. Its quality of life is equally impressive, while its gender equality, sprawling welfare programs, and abundant nature often attract international praise. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that Sweden’s tourism board is leaning into these facts with its newest publicity campaign.

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News
October 14, 2025

Smithsonian Shutters Its Museums and Zoo Amid Government Shutdown

Amid the government shutdown, the Smithsonian Institution has temporarily shuttered its 21 museums in and around Washington, D.C., including the Air and Space Museum, the National History Museum, and the National Museum of American History. It has also closed its research centers, the National Zoo, and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia.

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My Modern Met

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