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.
Design
June 30, 2025

Greece’s Euro Uses the Same Design Found on Ancient Coins 2,500 Years Ago

Since euro coins first went into circulation in 2002, people have marveled at their designs. While one side of the coin is the same in every member state, the national side is where the different European countries showcase their unique cultures. From famous historical figures to beloved monuments, the coins demonstrate the diversity of the European Union.

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Street Art
June 27, 2025

Ingenious “Musical Architecture” Murals Turn Buildings Into Visual Symphonies

Spanish street artist Sfhir is known for his large-scale realistic murals. And over the past two years, he's been utilizing his 20 years of experience painting in the street to create murals that are a true fusion of art and architecture. This “musical architecture” series features figures strumming on instruments that are perfectly integrated into their setting, cleverly using architectural elements to enhance the scene.

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Music
June 25, 2025

Electric Forest 2025: Michigan Forest Transforms Into a Magical Immersive Experience

This past weekend, the Michigan woods were filled with art, magic, and music. The annual Electric Forest festival took over the forest in Rothbury for an immersive experience that drew thousands who came together as a Forest Family. With a background of EDM superstars, live bands, and everything in between, festivalgoers were treated to an immersive experience that brought together art, music, and culture.

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Photojournalism
June 23, 2025

Sudanese Photographer Shares Personal Experience Documenting His Country’s Ongoing War [Interview]

On April 15, 2023, years of tensions between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) boiled over into war. The effects of the conflict, which is still ongoing, have had a massive humanitarian toll. It's estimated that over half a million children have died from famine sparked by the war, with violence and disease taking the lives of many more.

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