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.
Oil Painting
August 25, 2025

Artist Celebrates the Timelessness of Nature Through Animal Deities

Across all of art history, nature has remained a timeless subject. It served as a symbol of rebirth and transformation in Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera. It was personified in Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s iconic The Four Seasons. It influenced several significant art movements, ranging from Romanticism to Impressionism. Now, it’s also at the core of Martin Wittfooth’s latest solo exhibition, Deus ex Terra.

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Photography
August 21, 2025

5,000 Photos of Rural Life Taken by Vagabond Photographer Discovered Decades After Death

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a tall, imposing, and altogether unusual man would traverse the mountainous slopes of the Blenio Valley in southeastern Switzerland. During his treks through even the most remote corners of the valley, he would sing to himself all while hawking vegetable and flower seeds. Aside from his seed packets, he also carried something else: a large format plate camera.

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Books
August 19, 2025

Paint Miraculous Butterflies and Peculiar Bugs With This DIY Watercolor Book

As a medium, watercolor’s transparency is gorgeous but it can be difficult to master. It demands precision and intentionality when building layers. Even so, Spanish artist Nassybah Touriño loves watercolor—so much so, in fact, that she’s dedicated an entire book to it. Touriño’s Watercolor Cabinet of Curiosities offers a playful crash course in watercolor painting, all through the lens of vintage paraphernalia, peculiar insects, and other oddities.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.