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.
Creative Products
October 31, 2024

Cereal Bowl Resembling Poured Milk Adds a Splash of Fun to Breakfast

Whether it be a vegetable slicer shaped like a cloud or ceramic cat measuring cups, there are several kitchen items that make the act of cooking and eating more whimsical. The Spilt Milk cereal bowl is one such product, and offers a playful way to start the day. Created by Rhode Island-based design store Genuine Fred, this clever bowl resembles a splash of milk.

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Installation
October 24, 2024

Artists Suspend 14,000 Prescription Lenses in Japanese Forest Like an Enchanting Rainstorm

Nestled in the Japanese Alps, Omachi City has a unique relationship with water. In the winters, the shrinking city is blanketed with thick snow, while its summers are wet with heavy rain. It also boasts winding rivers, stunning mountainside lakes, and hot springs. The city’s natural surroundings have inspired a striking, site-specific installation composed of 14,000 prescription lenses. Created by Canadian artists Caitlind r.c.

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Installation
October 20, 2024

Enchanting Augmented Reality Installation Brings Venetian Icons to Life

With its winding canals, stunning architecture, and rich history, Venice is one of the most captivating destinations in Europe. The city is home to the annual Venice Biennale, and has cultivated such renowned figures as the explorer Marco Polo, painter Titian, and musician Antonio Vivaldi. This fall, Venice’s contemporary art scene and storied past merged in an enchanting augmented reality (AR) installation.

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Environment
October 11, 2024

Scientists Have Found a Way To Thicken Arctic Sea Ice

During an era of unprecedented climate disaster, good news about our changing environment is harder to come by. 2023 marked the 36th year in a row that glaciers lost rather than gained ice, according to the World Glacier Monitoring Service. Record temperatures last year resulted in Greenland’s third highest melt season and a 4% volume loss in Switzerland’s glaciers.

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My Modern Met

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