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.
Resources
June 8, 2025

You Can Take Over 130 Free Classes at Harvard, and Here’s How

Harvard is one of the most competitive universities in the United States, boasting an elite reputation and coveted academics that are admired around the world. Even so, there’s something not many know about this prestigious school: they offer more than 130 courses all for free. Available through the online learning platform edX, these classes span everything from political science, human anatomy, and calculus, to public health, musical history, and chemistry.

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Sculpture
June 6, 2025

Kinetic Pendulum Sculptures Harness the Visual Power of Light With Hypnotic Repetition

Even the most cursory of glances reveals Damien Bénéteau’s exceptional command over light. For years, the French artist has played with illuminated surfaces, transforming them into dynamic and mischievous forces. What makes his sculptures so immersive, though, isn’t just how they explore or reflect light—it’s how they harness it. Bénéteau’s work often incorporates pendulums to dramatize how light is constantly shifting.

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Science
June 4, 2025

Groundbreaking Contact Lenses Let Humans See Invisible Infrared Light—Even Through Closed Eyes

Different creatures within the animal kingdom have varying degrees of vision and color perception. Whereas vampire bats are likely colorblind, there are some snakes with infrared senses, mice with sensitivity to UV light, and birds who have tetrachromatic vision (meaning they see the world through four color cones), which differs from humans who have just three color cones and can perceive only a limited range of colors.

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Modern Art
June 1, 2025

See How Picasso Drew His Masterpieces in Real-Time in This Incredible Documentary

In 1956, the French director Henri-Georges Clouzot released a documentary focusing on one of art history’s greatest masters: Pablo Picasso. Titled Le mystère Picasso (“The Mystery of Picasso”), the film wasn’t a sweeping overview of the artist’s life, nor an attempt to reveal the stories behind specific masterpieces. It was, instead, an artifact that memorialized Picasso’s artistic process in real-time.

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My Modern Met

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