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.
Landscape Photography
September 2, 2022

Incredible Day-to-Night Photo of Bears Ears National Monument Took 36 Hours to Capture

For the September issue of National Geographic, photographer Stephen Wilkes traveled to some of America's most picturesque landscapes. Using his signature “day to night” photography, he captured everything from sunrise to moonrise in one frame. His images illustrate National Geographic‘s cover story on how America needs to change its habits in order to conserve nature. One of Wilkes' most striking images, which graces the issue's cover, was taken in Bears Ears National Monument in Utah.

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Animals
August 28, 2022

Sweet Bat Portraits Dispel Stereotypes of These Incredibly Important Mammals

For over 60 years, Dr. Merlin Tuttle has been changing the public's perception of a misunderstood mammal. By dedicating his life to the conservation of bats, Dr. Tuttle has helped ensure that these vital keepers of our ecosystem are thriving. As a bat biologist and photographer, he uses scientific research as well as visual materials to deepen our understanding of these animals.

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Wildlife Photography
August 26, 2022

Photographer Gets Rare Glimpse of British Columbia’s Spirit Bears

Wildlife photographer Jenny Stevens first heard of the spirit bear—or Kermode bear—in 2013. But it wasn't until several years later that she would have a chance to photograph this rare animal. While most Kermode bears are black, there is a small subset of white bears that are known as spirit bears. Interestingly, this subspecies of the American black bear can only be found in a specific part of British Columbia, Canada.

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Health
August 24, 2022

Sleek Portable Tub Allows for Cold Plunge Therapy on the Go

Plunging into cold water as a way to reduce stress, boost immunity, and relieve aching muscles is a practice that has been around since ancient times. But as cold plunge therapy becomes increasingly mainstream, many enthusiasts are looking for ways to enjoy the benefits even when they are on the go. That's where the Inergize portable cold plunge tub comes in.

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