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.
Landscape Photography
September 1, 2025

Photographer Spent Final Moments Saving the Film He Shot During the 1980 Mount St. Helens Eruption

On the evening of May 17, 1980, Robert Landsburg set up camp near Mount St. Helens in southwestern Washington. The 48-year-old freelance photographer had been visiting the volcano for weeks, all in the hopes of capturing its forthcoming eruption. He wasn’t the only one enduring the trek; when seismographs detected small tremors beneath Mount St. Helens in March 1980, countless scientists, photographers, and hikers descended upon the area, preparing for a dramatic blast.

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Good News
August 26, 2025

72-Year-Old Wedding Photo Reunited With Family After Volunteer Discovers It in Local Library

When Helen Poniatowski started volunteering at the Sterling Heights Public Library in Michigan, she didn’t think she’d be at the center of a stunning family reunion. It all began on her first day, while she was leafing through a used book. Suddenly, something unexpected slipped out from between its pages: a weathered image of a couple on their wedding day. “I thought, ‘Oh, what a shame.

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Food Art
August 25, 2025

Renowned Hyperrealistic Artist Launches Shocking Jet-Black Ice Cream

Earlier this month, Cj Hendry entered a new phase in her creative practice. For years, the artist has been producing hyperrealistic paintings of everything from McDonald’s takeout bags and Rolex watches to balloon hearts and limp cigarettes. Now, though, she’s evidently craving something a little sweeter. On August 14, 2025, she officially launched a monochrome, jet-black ice cream with Jeni’s, a boutique brand renowned for its buttery ice cream.

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My Modern Met

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