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.
Travel
July 25, 2025

My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to Florence

Whether it's your first time in Italy or your fifth, Florence is always at the top of the list. The cradle of the Italian Renaissance, this Tuscan town has had a profound influence on Western art and culture. A beautiful small city that’s easily walkable, it provides an interesting contrast to the other standard stops on a tourist’s Italy itinerary.

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Sculpture
July 23, 2025

Striking Mirrored Sculptures Reflect Various Forms of Human Connection

Working with mirror-polished stainless steel, artist Michael Benisty creates striking sculptures that speak to human connection. His work, often created for festivals like Burning Man and then transformed into permanent installations, spark a sense of awe and wonder. Benisty’s chosen medium not only creates an aesthetic impact, but it also serves as a way to draw viewers in.

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Architecture
July 21, 2025

3D-Printed Recycled Plastic Swirls Around the Interior of an Experimental Gelateria

An Alpine village in Switzerland has gotten a little more architecturally interesting thanks to a collaboration between Origen and ETH Zurich. Gelateria is a fusion of traditional Alpine architecture with cutting-edge 3D printing technology. From the outside, Gelateria appears like a small barn covered in a translucent skin. It's when stepping inside that the real magic happens.

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