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.
Travel
June 4, 2019

5 Things to Do in Chicago for Art and Culture Lovers

Bursting with history and culture, Chicago is one of the United States’ most vibrant cities. So it should come as no surprise that over 50 million people flock to the Windy City each year to soak in all that it has to offer. Filled with greenery, incredible architecture, and world-class museums, there’s no shortage of things to see and do when making a visit to Chicago.

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Design
June 3, 2019

Vintage Fiat 500 Transformed into Modern Electric Vehicle

In a bid to merge the spirit of vintage vehicles with the trend of electric cars, Italian creative agency Garage Italia has created the Icon-e project. By converting classic cars into electric automobiles, they're celebrating the past while looking toward the future. As a first step, Garage Italia has converted the beloved Fiat 500.

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History
May 29, 2019

Colorized Photos Reveal the Historic Moment King Tut’s Tomb Was Discovered

When the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, it caused a sensation. The nearly intact tomb was a time capsule waiting to be explored, allowing scholars to gain vital information about life and death in ancient Egypt. When British Egyptologist Howard Carter stumbled upon the tomb in the Valley of the Kings, no one could have known what riches awaited them inside.

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Street Art
May 28, 2019

Artist Paints 55,000 Square Feet of Grass Using Biodegradable Paint

To celebrate International Recycling Day the city of Buenos Aires asked noted French street artist Saype to create a memorable installation. Known for his large-scale paintings made with natural and biodegradable paint, Saype took on the challenge and created a beautiful piece of art with a message. Located in Buenos Aires' Plaza General San Martin, the enormous artwork shows a young girl happily doodling eco-friendly imagery. At more than 55,000 square feet (5,200 square meters)

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My Modern Met

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