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.
Jewelry
May 8, 2020

This 2,000-Year-Old Sapphire Ring Has an Incredibly Detailed Portrait Carved Into It

In the 18th century, George Spencer, the 4th Duke of Marlborough, amassed an incredible collection of carved gemstones and cameos. The Marlborough Collection was considered one of the best private jewelry collections and many of the 800 pieces of jewelry date back to antiquity. The collection was broken up in the 19th century to pay for repairs at Blenheim Palace and in 2019, an interesting gemstone from the collection came up for sale.

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Birds
May 5, 2020

These Tiny Birds in Japan Look Like Fluffy Little Cotton Balls

In Hokkaido, Japan’s second-largest island, fluffy white little birds flitter through the trees. They look like white cotton balls with wings, bouncing around. They are beloved by the Japanese, who call them shima enaga. In English, they’re known as long-tailed tits, though this particular subspecies is only found in Hokkaido. What makes Hokkaido’s long-tailed tits so special?

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Nature
May 1, 2020

One Photographer Captures Holland’s Beautiful Tulip Gardens Without Any People Around

As one of the most famous—and beautiful—gardens in the world, millions of people flock to Holland's Keukenhof every year. Gardeners work tirelessly to cultivate the 7 million bulbs that bloom each spring and prepare for the crowds that flock to take in their beauty when the garden opens to the public. However, 2020 is a year like no other.

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Art Supplies
April 27, 2020

15 Cute Pencil Pouches To Store Your Drawing and School Supplies

Whether you're a drawing aficionado or need a place to organize your school supplies, a cute pencil pouch is a perfect way to ensure that you'll always have everything you need on hand. Plus, it's always fun to have another outlet to express your personal style. So, while a pencil case might remind you of your grade school days, they're actually a must-have for anyone who loves to draw.

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