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
December 3, 2024

Best of 2024: Top 10 Art Installations Featured on My Modern Met

From art that harnesses technology to pieces that speak to climate change, the top art installations of 2024 are a sign of our times. These dynamic pieces, many installed in public spaces, frequently involved visitors and passersby, and they often helped push discourse as well. Whether the work was digital or physical, all of them left a lasting impression to earn a place on the list.

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Gift Guide
November 26, 2024

15 Unique Holiday Gifts You Can Only Find on Etsy

The holidays are approaching, and that means you'll be shopping for your loved ones. Coming up with the perfect Christmas gift isn't always easy, particularly if you want to put a present under the tree that's unique. Luckily, Etsy is here to help. With millions of makers, there are plenty of special items that will arrive in time for the holidays.

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Art
November 22, 2024

Artist Traveled to Over 30 Cities To Perform Tea Ceremony With Strangers [Interview]

In the early aughts, artist Pierre Sernet used the Japanese tea ceremony to unite cultures around the world in a powerful set of performances. Sernet's One series is often called Guerrilla Tea. The installation saw Sernet set up a “Tea Room,” denoted by a wood cube, in different global settings. He then sat and waited for a volunteer to participate in the ceremony and drink the cup of matcha that he prepared in front of them.

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