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.
Books
December 4, 2025

Best of 2025: Top 10 Creative Coffee Table Books To Gift or To Treasure for Yourself

Because they come in all shapes and sizes—literally—and cover such a broad spectrum of topics, coffee table books have become one of the most suitable gifts for the design-minded among us. This shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise: these tomes enchant with their large-scale images; they effortlessly elevate an interior with their packaging; and, above all, they reveal the enduring appeal of visual art, photography, and design across history.

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Sculpture
December 3, 2025

Immersive Exhibit Invites Kids To Explore Nature Through LEGO Sculptures

More than 20 years ago, Sean Kenney abandoned his path as a cartoonist and graphic designer in favor of something a little more whimsical: LEGO art. Since this creative shift, Kenney has produced countless installations, children’s books, and exhibitions, all while working with some of the world’s most prominent corporations, TV shows, department stores, and celebrities. Now, the artist has teamed up with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS)

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Books
November 28, 2025

Mark Twain Was the First Person To Use a Typewriter To Write a Novel

In his 1904 autobiography, Mark Twain asserted that he was the “first person in the world who ever had a telephone in his house for practical purposes.” He also purported to be the first writer to use a typewriter for what he called “manuscript work.” As one of the world’s most prolific authors, Twain was no stranger to hyperbole, and yet his claim about his typewritten manuscript seems historically accurate.

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My Modern Met

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