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.
Sculpture
November 9, 2025

Thought-Provoking Sculptures Offer Powerful Reminder of Humankind’s Potential

Catalan artist Jaume Plensa, known for his monumental sculpture, is receiving his first career retrospective in the United States thanks to an exhibition at Michigan’s Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism sprawls through the botanical garden's indoor exhibition spaces and outdoor garden, putting on full display the range of the artist's work.

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Funny
November 3, 2025

Grumpy German Museum Guide Goes Viral for Being Hilariously Rude and Snobbish

When we think of museum guides, most of us probably picture a gentle person softly whispering about the wonders of the collection. But in Germany, one guide is taking a completely different approach—and is going viral for it. Düsseldorf’s Kunstpalast museum advertises “grumpy” and “unpleasant” tours with guide Joseph Langelinck, who, for €7 (about $8)

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News
October 31, 2025

President Trump Fires Entire Commission of Fine Arts

Since U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term in January, numerous shakeups have occurred at federal agencies and commissions, and this trend has unfortunately continued. As first reported by The Washington Post, the administration has fired all members of the Commission of Fine Arts. This independent federal agency is responsible for reviewing “matters of design and aesthetics” in the nation’s capital.

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Gift Guide
October 31, 2025

10 Custom Art Gifts That Dad Will Love

While you should never need an excuse to celebrate the dad in your life, Father's Day is the perfect opportunity to make sure he knows how much you care. And one of the best ways to make him smile is to gift something personal and custom that speaks to your bond. If you aren't sure where to get started, Minted has you covered.

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