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.
Astrophotography
June 26, 2025

Spectacular Photo Captures Buddha “Pinching” the Moon

Japanese photographer Atsushi Tazaki, better known as Chito, spends a lot of time photographing the moon. But one particularly creative idea has captured the imagination of the internet. His series of photos showing a giant Buddha statue “pinching” the moon has caused a sensation. Combining a clever idea with flawless execution, Chito's photos are simply delightful.

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Photo Contest
June 24, 2025

Haunting Winners of the Earth Photo 2025 Awards Reveal the Effects of Climate Change

For the eighth year, the Earth Photo Awards celebrate photographers and filmmakers who showcase how climate change is impacting our work. Created by Forestry England, the Royal Geographical Society, and Parker Harris, the awards are judged by experts in photography, geography, film, and environment, making the winners both visually and scientifically impactful.

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Architecture
June 21, 2025

Futuristic Space Greenhouse Is Designed To Grow Plants for Earth Dwellers

The Venice Architecture Biennale is all about innovation, and Heatherwick Studio certainly embodies that with a new project that pushes the boundaries of science and sustainability. Space Garden, created in collaboration with the Aurelia Institute, is a fascinating concept where common garden plants are grown inside pods that make up a low-Earth-orbit greenhouse.

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Wildlife Photography
June 20, 2025

Can You Spot the Snow Leopard Hidden In This Viral Photo?

Take a look at this photo by wildlife photographer Inger Vandyke. What do you see? At first glance, it simply looks like a few animals on a rocky cliff. But, hidden within this serene scene is a predator looking to attack. Taken in Ladakh, India, with guests on an expedition for her company Wild Images Photo Tours, there's actually an elusive snow leopard in plain sight.

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