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.
Entertainment
March 5, 2026

Harrison Ford Tears Up While Accepting SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award

On March 1, 2026, Harrison Ford received the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award in recognition of his legendary acting career. When he accepted the honor, which was presented by Woody Harrelson, the 83-year-old actor delivered a touching—yet characteristically humorous—speech, all while visibly fighting back tears. “I feel incredibly grateful for this kind attention, but to be clear, I also am quite humbled,” Ford began.

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Toys
March 2, 2026

LEGO’s “Emerald City Wall Art” Set is Wicked Fun (and Great Decor)

Amid the blockbuster success of Wicked and Wicked: For Good, LEGO waltzed down the yellow brick road and arrived in Emerald City, bringing with it an assortment of new kits. As expected, these sets are as whimsical and fantastical as the Land of Oz itself, journeying to Glinda’s wedding day, Elphaba’s retreat, Kiamo Ko Castle, and Munchkinland. But one set in particular sticks out for its clever use of flat design.

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Science
February 25, 2026

Paleontologists Discover New Dinosaur Species in Sahara Desert

A team of paleontologists from the University of Chicago descended upon a remote area of the Sahara desert in Niger in 2019. Eventually, they stumbled upon a strange bone peeking out from the golden sand. At first, the researchers believed the bone was a dinosaur vertebra, but that assumption quickly dissolved once they realized it was a curved, blade-like crest, not unlike a unicorn horn.

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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.