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.
Creative Products
August 7, 2024

35 Cute and Creative Back-To-School Supplies To Let Your Personal Style Shine

Ready for back to school shopping? As summer creeps to a close and the school year begins, you've probably started a school supplies list. If you (or your child) want to stand out from the crowd and show off your creativity, there are plenty of cute school supplies for all ages. We've chosen items that are great for note-taking and homework, including personalized pencils.

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Macro Photography
August 7, 2024

Monumental Portraits of Tiny Peacock Spiders Flaunting Their Colorful Bodies

Australia's peacock spiders are known for the remarkable, colorful, iridescent patterns that the males exhibit on their abdomens. There are a little over 100 species in the genus Maratus, with the tiny spiders measuring between just 3 and 5 millimeters in length. A new exhibition by Australia-based Colombian artist Maria Fernanda Cardoso celebrates their beauty through exceptional macro photography. Spiders of Paradise centers on about 17 monumental portraits from Cardoso's ongoing peacock spider photographic series.

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Archeology
August 5, 2024

Underwater Archeologists Discover Ornate 2,000-Year-Old Mosaic Floor in Italy

Italy's archeological wonders aren't only buried underground, they're also under the sea. The partially submerged town of Baia, on the Gulf of Naples, proves this. Baia was built as a fashionable resort town for the wealthy that reached its peak at the end of the Roman Republic. Over time, due to volcanic activity, part of the city slipped underwater, taking all of its treasures with it.

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Art Supplies
August 3, 2024

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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