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.
Architecture
November 17, 2025

Alpine Bivouac Designed to Produce Its Own Water and Electricity

In just a few months, hundreds of athletes from around the world will descend upon Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics. But, aside from winter sports, the Italian city will also be home to an innovative new bivouac designed by Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA), in collaboration with Salone del Mobile.Milano. Nestled in the nearby Alpine landscape, this bivouac isn’t simply an exercise in organic architecture.

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Technology
November 11, 2025

Denmark Moves To Ban Social Media for Children and Teens Under 15

On November 7, Denmark outlined new regulations prohibiting social media access for children under the age of 15. The initiative follows a similar measure implemented by the Australian parliament in December 2024, which limited social media usage to teens over 16. But, in terms of the European Union, Denmark’s government is leading the charge, presenting one of the EU’s most ambitious plans to curtail social media usage among younger generations.

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Installation
November 6, 2025

James Turrell’s Largest-Ever ‘Skyspace’ Will Open in Denmark Next Summer

Throughout his decades-long career, James Turrell has perfected his visual language: pure, minimalist, sensorial, spatial. These words may describe the American artist’s approach to light, color, and form, but perhaps nothing encapsulates his practice better than his celebrated Skyspace series. These site-specific installations encourage viewers to gaze upwards to the ceiling, where they encounter a sliver of the open sky.

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