Posts by Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Staff Editor and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book "Street Art Stories Roma" and most recently contributed to "Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini." You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
Animals
August 6, 2025

Zoo Sparks Controversy by Requesting Donation of Unwanted Pets To Feed Its Predators

In a Facebook post that has stirred a lot of big feelings, a zoo in Denmark reminded the public that it accepts the donation of small pets like rabbits, chickens, and guinea pigs to use as feed for its predators. The Aalborg Zoo says that it will gratefully accept unwanted animals, which are then “gently euthanized by trained staff” and given to animals like the zoo’s European lynx as part of their diet.

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Travel
August 4, 2025

Take a Look Inside a Rare Buddhist Temple in Malaysia With One of the World’s Tallest Pagodas

When you think of impressive pagodas, countries like China or Thailand may come to mind, but did you know that Malaysia is home to a pagoda that is one of the world’s largest? Nestled in a valley on the outskirts of Ipoh, the Enlightenment Heart Buddhist Temple is a complex that stretches over 12 acres. And at the heart is a 13-story, 236-foot-tall pagoda that is impressive inside and out.

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Sculpture
August 1, 2025

Mesmerizing Kinetic Sculpture Made of Delicately Stacked Steel Rings

Spanish artist SpY has created yet another mesmerizing kinetic sculpture with Cycles. In this piece, nine rings slowly rotate on their axis, creating a fascinating symphony of movement. As these rings spin at different speeds, they perform choreography that naturally draws the viewer in. Installed in Madrid, the sculpture proves the power of minimalist design. SpY has delicately stacked the rings, with their differing diameters adding enough variety to please the eye.

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Travel
July 26, 2025

Stunning Tuscan Vineyard Marries Modern Design With Traditional Winemaking

When you think of Italian wines, Chianti surely comes to mind. But you’ve never seen a winery in Chianti quite like Antinori’s. Opened in 2012, Antinori nel Chianti Classico is a triumph of modern architecture and traditional viticulture. Nestled into the central Tuscan hillside, the estate features a state-of-the-art design created by Italian architect Marco Casamonti.

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