Posts by Eva Baron

Eva Baron

Eva Baron was 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 web producer and 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 and design, Eva enjoys beading jewelry, replaying old video games, and going on marathon walks across New York.
Painting
January 30, 2025

Renowned South African Artist Explores Her Ndebele Heritage Through Harmonious Geometrical Paintings

For centuries, women of the Ndebele tribe in South Africa have painted the facades of their homes with vibrant, geometrical murals. For decades, Esther Mahlangu has brought the traditional practice onto the contemporary scene. Born in 1935 in South Africa, Mahlangu has long been preoccupied with Ndebele painting, to which she was introduced at 10 years old by her mother and grandmother.

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Inspiring
January 29, 2025

Renowned ANGEL ART Auction Returns to Support Those Impacted by the Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

Since 1989, Project Angel Food has served people with critical or life-threatening illnesses throughout Los Angeles, offering them the food they cannot shop for or cook on their own. During the city’s recent wildfires, however, the non-profit has assumed an even greater function, seeing a 10% surge in visitors. An upcoming initiative by Project Angel Food promises additional support for the community they have served for decades.

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Architecture
January 25, 2025

Portland’s Expanded Airport Terminal Celebrates Oregon’s Forested Landscape

Out of all construction materials, concrete is undoubtedly the most popular. It’s durable, versatile, and cost-effective and adorns countless buildings across the globe. A new airport terminal in Portland, Oregon, however, opts for one of the world’s oldest materials instead: wood. Designed by the architecture firm ZGF, Portland International Airport’s (PDX) Main Terminal expansion serves as the largest mass timber project of its kind.

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Sculpture
January 23, 2025

Stunning Wire Sculptures Capture the Poetic Beauty of Motion

For Armenian artist Karen Akhikyan, wire is not a rigid or static medium. Throughout his dynamic wire sculptures, Akhikyan manipulates the material into billowing garments, contorted limbs, and flowing hair. What makes these fluid forms even more impressive is the fact that Akhikyan is self-taught. Akhikyan’s recent sculptures perfectly embody his ability to communicate movement, passion, and resilience. Grace in Bloom, for instance, depicts a woman confidently stepping forward, as if preparing for a dance.

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My Modern Met

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