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.
Technology
July 29, 2019

Sony Develops Wearable Air Conditioner to Keep You Cool While on the Move

If you're someone who suffers in the heat of summer, you'll be intrigued by a new offering from Sony. The Reon Pocket is a personal air conditioner that will keep you cool whether you're on a crowded train or watching a ball game under the scorching sun. The portable, wearable device was developed as part of Sony's startup acceleration program and was just funded on the company's crowdfunding website.

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Travel
July 24, 2019

10 Places in Europe Every Art Lover Should Visit

Europe offers no shortage of interesting places to visit, but where should you go if you're particularly interested in art? The answer can seem daunting given the options. Whether you pick Paris, London, Rome, or Barcelona, it all depends on your personal preferences and what you're actually looking to experience. In fact, there are so many places in Europe that house world-class art that it was hard to narrow the list to only 10 cities.

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