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.
Painting
May 27, 2025

17th-Century Painting by Old Master Found in Barn Attic Sells at Auction for Over $7 Million

On May 21, Sotheby’s New York hosted an auction replete with stunning paintings by Old Masters. Drawn from the sweeping collection of the late Wall Street banker Thomas Saunders and his wife Jordan, the auction encompassed everything from Adriaen Coorte’s charming still-life of a bowl of strawberries to a Frans Hall painting of a boy playing the violin.

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Painting
May 24, 2025

New Exhibition at Serpentine Galleries Celebrates 60 Years of Arpita Singh’s Distinct Vision

Memory has always been a narrative thread in Arpita Singh’s art, but as she approaches her 88th birthday this June, it’s perhaps unsurprising that she revisits this theme yet again. Now, a new exhibition at Serpentine Gallery in London traces Singh’s 60-year career, unearthing the many memories associated with each of its 165 featured works.

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Pen Drawing
May 23, 2025

Artist Spends 1,000 Hours Drawing Stunningly Detailed Snapshot of Central London

When sifting through his portfolio, it becomes clear that Jack Nolan is invested in the details. With the help of fine liner pens, the London-based artist has drawn intricate cityscapes and architectural landmarks for years, achieving a startling level of realism. But his most recent project is also one of his most ambitious: an exhaustive snapshot of Central London, requiring about 1,000 hours of work across 10 months. Drawn with 0.

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Photojournalism
May 20, 2025

Stunning Prints of Nepalese Honey Hunters Support WWF For World Bee Day

Nearly 90% of our world’s wild flowering plant species depend entirely, or in part, on animal pollination, but close to 35% of invertebrate pollinators face extinction globally. In celebration of World Bee Day on May 20, British photographer Andrew Newey will be selling prints from his acclaimed Honey Hunters of Nepal series, with all proceeds going directly to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

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