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.
Street Art
January 7, 2025

Colorful Geometric Street Art Murals Celebrate the Vibrancy of the Human Spirit [Interview]

Out of all artistic media, murals are arguably the most public. Site-specific, expansive, and often highly visible, they’re unique in their ability to capture their surrounding culture and atmosphere. This is only one reason why artist Brian Peterson gravitates toward the medium. Based in Miami and working in Southern California, Peterson has developed a practice firmly rooted in what he describes as the “essence of the human spirit.

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Photo Contest
January 6, 2025

Winners of the 2024 reFocus Awards Showcase Photography’s Capacity for Empathy, Vulnerability, and Artistry

Since 2022, reFocus has aimed to celebrate the enduring appeal of photography. Their 2024 reFocus Awards showcased just that, all while spotlighting some of the world’s most visionary photographers. With entries from 77 countries, the 2024 reFocus Awards proved to be the organization’s most diverse and expansive group of entrants yet. This extraordinary range is reflected in the 2024 winners, all of whom embodied the singular spirit of the medium.

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Style
January 6, 2025

Fashion Designer Redefines the Limits of the Body Through Her Dynamic and Inventive Haute-Couture Garments

Hosted by Lightroom in London, Vogue: Inventing the Runway is an evocative journey through the moments that have shaped and redefined fashion. The exhibition revolves around Vogue’s prestigious archives and collaborators through immersive installations, offering a front-row glimpse into the history of the fashion runway. Featured within is Iris van Herpen’s Hypnosis show. The fashion designer is renowned for her innovative approach to clothing, all of which masterfully balance technology, fluidity, and physics.

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Art
January 3, 2025

The Curatorial Journey Behind Olafur Eliasson’s First Solo Exhibition in Turkey [Interview]

As one of the world’s leading contemporary artists, Olafur Eliasson has staged countless solo exhibitions around the world. Your unexpected encounter, however, is his first in Turkey. Running through February 9, 2025, at Istanbul Modern, the exhibition travels through Eliasson’s 30-year career, cataloging the dynamic and participatory nature at the core of his artistic practice. Each artwork demonstrates Eliasson’s incredible command over light, color, geometry, and perspective, revealing his continued preoccupation with environmental themes.

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