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.
Wildlife Photography
April 5, 2025

Why This Photographer Dedicates Her Practice to the Quiet Strength of Horses [Interview]

Growing up on a farm in Denmark, photographer Katja Jensen encountered countless animals. Horses, above all else, proved to be her favorite. This fascination, though beginning early in her childhood, only intensified over time and has served as a sort of unifying “thread” throughout her life. Since then, Jensen has dedicated herself to equine photography, capturing the allure, intrigue, and majesty of horses in a variety of global contexts.

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Good News
April 3, 2025

Emirates Will Soon Become the World’s First Autism-Certified Airline

This year, Emirates is poised to become the world’s first autism-certified airline, marking a significant milestone for increased accessibility while traveling. The designation will be official in the coming months, once the Dubai-based airline completes its training of over 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff members in collaboration with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

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Street Art
April 2, 2025

‘OBEY’ Artist Shepard Fairey Opens New Exhibition Featuring Over 100 Works

Whether it be his 2008 Hope portrait of Barack Obama or the 1989 OBEY GIANT art campaign, artist Shepard Fairey has created some of the world’s most instantly recognizable visuals. Golden Compass, the artist’s latest solo exhibition, offers a sweeping overview of Fairey’s indelible impact upon guerilla aesthetics, street art, and political action. Staged at Over the Influence Gallery (OTI)

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Art
March 30, 2025

Artist Reexamines Japanese Pop Culture and Consumerism in New Perrotin Exhibition

When he was a 25-year-old student in a specialization school in Japan, Mr. first encountered Takashi Murakami, the renowned artist behind the superflat movement. For years, the artist worked with Murakami in his Kaikai Kiki studio and, in so doing, developed a practice similarly inspired by kawaii, otaku, and anime culture. Now, a new exhibition at Perrotin’s Los Angeles location mines Mr.’s own interpretation of the superflat aesthetic.

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