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.
Art
August 11, 2022

15 Contemporary Ukrainian Artists You Can Support on Society6

Ukraine has always been a country rich in history, culture, and art. And now, more than ever, art has become an important part of preserving and raising Ukraine's culture. Since Russia invaded the country at the end of February, Ukrainians have seen their lives dramatically change. But many are still actively working to promote the pride they have in their country and to keep their livelihoods going.

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Photography
August 9, 2022

Photographer Uses Drone To Wrap Historic Tower in Light

Photographer Will Ferguson is back with another viral light painting created with his drone. After drawing attention for his photo of a light halo around Glastonbury Tor, Ferguson has now wrapped Broadway Tower in a beautiful spiral of light. The tower is a folly located in the Cotswold region of southwest England, and its masonry is highlighted beautifully by the light.

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Funny
August 8, 2022

Scientist Admits His “Distant Star” Photo Is Actually Just a Slice of Chorizo

Since the James Webb Space Telescope has started releasing images, the world has been on edge, waiting to see what it will capture next. So, on July 31, when French scientist Etienne Klein tweeted a new image from the telescope, the internet went wild with excitement. Described by Klein as a photo of the Proxima Centauri, it was retweeted thousands of times by people excited to see a new view of the universe.

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