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.
Design
October 18, 2025

MoMA’s Flagship Design Store Is Now Open After Undergoing a Stunning Transformation

In the span of just a few months, New York’s Museum of Modern Art has hit a major stride—at least in terms of its design stores. In September, MoMA Design Store opened its first-ever location in Seoul, in collaboration with Hyundai Card. The shop also released an ambitious fall collection last month, complete with new artist-created products and exclusive MoMA-branded merch.

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Travel
October 16, 2025

‘Swedish Prescription’ Gets Approval From Doctors To “Prescribe” a Trip to Sweden for Better Health

Alongside its Nordic neighbors, Sweden consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world. Its quality of life is equally impressive, while its gender equality, sprawling welfare programs, and abundant nature often attract international praise. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that Sweden’s tourism board is leaning into these facts with its newest publicity campaign.

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News
October 14, 2025

Smithsonian Shutters Its Museums and Zoo Amid Government Shutdown

Amid the government shutdown, the Smithsonian Institution has temporarily shuttered its 21 museums in and around Washington, D.C., including the Air and Space Museum, the National History Museum, and the National Museum of American History. It has also closed its research centers, the National Zoo, and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia.

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Installation
October 12, 2025

Sustainable Installation Offers a Beacon of Light Amid London’s Brutalist Architecture

For Lee Broom, showcasing his work at the 2025 London Design Festival (LDF) felt like a homecoming. After all, LDF kickstarted his career in 2007 and, in the 18 years since then, the designer has created countless lighting products, sculptures, and accessories. At this year’s edition of LDF, Broom unveiled one of his most ambitious projects to date, in collaboration with Czech glass masters Brokis and eco-design pioneers Materials Assemble.

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My Modern Met

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