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.
Installation
June 12, 2025

Colorful Crocheted “Forest” Installation Takes Over Paris’ Grand Palais

Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto has brought one of his monumental installations to Paris' Grand Palais. Made from handwoven crochet, bark, earth, and spices, Nosso Barco Tambor Terra is a multi-sensory environment that encourages us to question our connection to nature. According to the Grand Palais, Neto's work is inspired by the “profound impact of sailing and navigation on the world, which transformed relationships between people and places.

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Wildlife Photography
June 11, 2025

Photographer Captures Adorable Portraits of Over 150 Baby Animals

For nearly 20 years, Joel Sartore has been on a mission to photograph every animal species living in a zoo, aquarium, or wildlife sanctuary. It's all part of Photo Ark, which has a mission to bring attention to at-risk species. In a new book, Sartore focuses his attention on the many baby animals he's photographed along the way. Photo Ark Babies, published by National Geographic Press, showcases over 150 youngsters from across the animal kingdom.

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Ancient Art
June 9, 2025

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Returns Three Ancient Sculptures to Iraq

Three ancient artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collections are on their way back home. After extensive provenance research by scholars, a Sumerian vessel made of gypsum alabaster and two Babylonian ceramic sculptures will be returned to Iraq. This announcement follows the launch of The Met's Cultural Property Initiative, which involves focused research into the history of items in the collection.

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Health
June 6, 2025

Study Finds Coffee Consumption Linked To Healthy Aging in Women

If you're someone who needs a cup of coffee to get going in the morning, there's good news. According to a study presented at the annual American Society for Nutrition meeting, getting your caffeine fix can actually help you age better. The study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed or published, is the culmination of 30 years of research. The findings were presented by Dr. Sara Mahdavi, a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard T.H.

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