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
January 29, 2025

ZⓈONAMACO 2025: Renowned Mexico City Art Fair Set To Open in Early February

The 21st edition of ZⓈONAMACO is almost ready to open its doors. From February 5 to 9, 2025, the renowned Latin American art fair will return to its usual annual venue—Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City—and bring together hundreds of galleries, museums, collectives, and other art institutions. Since its founding in 2002 by Zélika García, ZⓈONAMACO has served as a dynamic platform through which to discover a unique range of contemporary art, design, photography, and antiques.

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Acrylic Painting
January 26, 2025

Vibrant Paintings Reimagine Greek Goddesses Into Complex Symbols of Empowerment and Resilience

With its wealth of iconography, gods, and stories, Greek mythology has captivated artists for millennia. Kristel Bechara is one such artist, and her Heart of Chroma series reimagines Greek myths through a uniquely contemporary lens. Spanning fifteen paintings, the Heart of Chroma series primarily explores Greek goddesses, ranging from Persephone, Athena, and Artemis, among others.

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Store
January 24, 2025

Warm Up With These Playful and Creative Heat-Changing Mugs This Winter

During the winter months, there’s perhaps nothing better than warming up with a hot beverage. This is something the Unemployed Philosopher’s Guild knows well. Based in New York, the design studio specializes in items bursting with humor and wit, whether it be finger puppets, soap bars, or, now that temperatures are plunging, heat-changing mugs.

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Installation
January 21, 2025

Immersive Tokyo Museum Invites Visitors To Explore Art Through Touch, Play, and Physical Activity

Lying in an endless field of blooming flowers. Wading through a pool teeming with rainbow koi fish. Sinking into a plush floor like it’s a black hole. These are only a few of the experiences offered at teamLab Planets Tokyo. Since its 2018 launch in Japan, teamLab has curated immersive environments that abstract the boundaries between art and its audience.

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My Modern Met

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