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.
Art
March 9, 2026

Artist Contends With Migrant Narratives Through Embroidered Mixed-Media Paintings

Across her multimedia practice, Arleene Correa Valencia points out what has become increasingly obvious. The U.S., despite purporting to be a nation of immigrants, has retaliated against globalization and migration through acts of domestic terrorism, military intervention, and xenophobia. Marginalized migrants have always contended with this lived reality, but today it seems as though the projects of white supremacy, nationalism, and imperialism are more linked than ever before.

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Dogs
March 5, 2026

Dog Helped Save the Lives of Husband and Wife by Detecting Cancer in Both of Them

Animals have a sixth sense, as the adage goes, but this is especially true of Ceto. When the Labrador-retriever mix suddenly grew anxious around his owner and began poking at her, she decided to visit a doctor. It turns out that the dog’s odd behavior had predicted her cancer diagnosis. The story begins in Cary, North Carolina, in January 2021, when Ceto began acting strangely around 36-year-old Chase Johnson.

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Installation
March 4, 2026

Urban Landscapes and Plant Life Unite in New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show

After a bone-chilling winter and two blizzards, hints of spring are finally emerging throughout New York City. This is especially true of the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), where orchids of all shades, shapes, and sizes are blooming as part of the annual Orchid Show. This year, though, the showcase features an exciting twist, thanks in no small part to Mr. Flower Fantastic.

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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.