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.
Painting
January 22, 2025

Artist Uses Thousands of Dots To Create Intricate and Textural Paintings of Ornamental Rugs

To achieve hyperrealism in a painting, an artist must display confidence in texture. Without it, the canvas could appear flat, dull, and even uninviting. Artist Antonio Santín has mastered this technique, clearly showing he can paint surfaces so rich it’s as though viewers can reach out and touch them. Living and working in Madrid, Santín specializes in paintings of ornamental rugs.

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Art
January 20, 2025

LA Art Show Preview: Celebrate Its 30th Anniversary With Countless International Galleries

As Los Angeles’ largest and longest-running art fair, the LA Art Show (LAAS) has served as a crucial forum for discovering and engaging with thriving art communities around the world. The event encapsulates over 120 galleries, museums, and non-profit arts organizations, and features work across all disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, and design. This year, LAAS is celebrating its 30th anniversary edition from February 19 to 23, 2025, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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Resources
January 16, 2025

Newly Established LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund Will Offer Critical Aid to Artists and Art Workers

A new fund has recently been established for artists and arts workers impacted by the destructive Los Angeles firestorms. Led by the J. Paul Getty Trust, the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund launched on January 15 with $12 million, and is rapidly growing in response to wildfire devastation. Several other local art institutions are participating in the fundraising effort, including MOCA, LACMA, and the Hammer Museum.

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Resources
January 15, 2025

You Can Buy Art To Help Support Those Impacted by the Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

On January 7, the most destructive firestorms in California history began ravaging Los Angeles. Over 100,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes, with fires tearing through nearly 24,000 acres of land in the Pacific Palisades alone. There are several ways to support those impacted by these devastating wildfires, and buying artwork is now one of them.

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