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.
Creative Products
September 12, 2025

Unconventional NYC Flower Market Invites You To Build a Bouquet of Plush Blooms

After successfully launching her limited-edition, jet-black ice cream with Jeni’s last month, Cj Hendry returns to New York with another exciting pop-up. From September 19 to 21, 2025, the hyperrealistic artist will transform Rockefeller Center into a vibrant flower market, combining humor, nature, and hands-on engagement. Hendry’s Flower Market 2.

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Inspiring
September 11, 2025

This Freediver Held His Breath For Over 29 Minutes Underwater, Shattering World Record

On June 14, 2025, Vitomir Maričić dove into a three-meter-deep pool in Opatija, Croatia. He quickly situated himself at the pool’s bottom, remaining there for an astounding 29 minutes and three seconds. By the time he reemerged, he had officially beaten the world record for the longest held voluntary breath by nearly five minutes. On average, a human can hold their breath for about 30 to 90 seconds.

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Art
September 10, 2025

Frieze Seoul Saw Major Sales and Big Opportunities for Cultural Exchange

Frieze operates some of the world’s most prominent art fairs, whether they be staged in New York, Los Angeles, or, most recently, in Seoul. Held from September 3 to 6, 2025, in the city’s vibrant Gangnam district, this year’s edition of Frieze Seoul showcased how exciting the contemporary art scene is not just in Korea, but in Asia as a whole.

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Oil Painting
September 8, 2025

Fantastical Paintings Imagine an Alternate Universe Overrun by Robots and Donuts

Toy robots have followed Eric Joyner around ever since his days at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. While there, he’d keep a few on his shelves; but despite their near-constant presence, it was only after 10 years of working as an illustrator that he began painting them in earnest. A toy robot has great visual appeal—they’re composed of angular shapes, tinny color palettes, and are simply a playful subject.

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My Modern Met

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