Posts by Eva Baron

Eva Baron

Eva Baron is a 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. Beyond writing, Eva enjoys doing the daily crossword, going on marathon walks across New York, and sculpting.
Photography
May 8, 2025

AIPAD’s 2025 Photography Show Unveils the Stunning Diversity of Its Eponymous Medium

If placed on a timeline with other media, photography would appear closer to the end. It’s comparatively nascent, the new kid on the block, and its history only stretches back about 200 years. Even so, the medium’s youth is probably one of its greatest strengths—at least that’s what AIPAD’s 2025 Photography Show seemed to suggest.

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Sculpture
May 7, 2025

Artist Meticulously Recreates Italian Monuments With Thousands of LEGO Bricks

Luca Petraglia often refers to his custom-designed LEGO models as “miniature emotions.” For years, the Italian artist has recreated some of his country’s most renowned architectural marvels, alongside what he calls “overlooked gems,” but it was only during his first few exhibitions that he registered their emotional valence. “People would stop, share personal memories, and even get emotional while looking at the sculptures,” Petraglia tells My Modern Met.

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Books
May 2, 2025

Colorful Board Books Introduce Children to Key Art Concepts Through Renowned Artists

Throughout his life, Pablo Picasso had firmly believed in the link between youth and creativity. “All children are artists,” he once famously quipped. “The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up.” Picasso’s conundrum is one that many have strived to address, whether through imaginative playgrounds, Minecraft servers, or creative toys like light-up drawing tees, origami kits, and 3D printing pens.

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My Modern Met

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