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.
Birds
September 13, 2023

Woman Uses Hidden Cameras To Get Candid Look at Birds in Her Backyard

For years we've been following Lisa, aka Ostdrossel, as she documents the incredible feathered friends who frequent her backyard. The German bird lover, who is based in Michigan, uses several backyard cameras that allow her to get a candid look at the birds. Luckily, she's more than happy to share the results, which show all of the birds and critters that eat and drink in her backyard.

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Inspiring
September 8, 2023

How Bob Barker Used His Influence To Save Animals

As the host of The Price is Right for 35 years, Bob Barker spent the morning in many people's living rooms. He used his position to not only bring joy to millions but to educate the public about animal overpopulation. Starting in 1979, and until his last episode in 2007, Barker ended every show with the phrase, “Help control the pet population—have your pets spayed and neutered.

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Quiz
September 7, 2023

Which American City Is Your Vibe? [Quiz]

There are a lot of incredible American cities, and each one has its own unique personality. Find out which city is best suited for someone who loves a fast-paced lifestyle and which is more tailored to someone who is laid back. Just answer six simple questions, and you'll discover which of five major cities in the United States matches your personality.

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Renaissance Art
September 3, 2023

8 Famous Michelangelo Sculptures That Transformed Art

Although he died over 450 years ago, Michelangelo remains one of the most famous artists of all time. As one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance, his paintings and sculptures are still used today as examples of this fruitful time in history. While his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are certainly a large part of his legacy, Michelangelo always considered himself a sculptor rather than a painter.

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