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.
Quiz
August 24, 2023

How Well Do You Know the 90s? Test Your Knowledge [Quiz]

The 1990s are seeing a resurgence, as nostalgia for this decade is peaking. This critical moment in time sits on the cusp of new technology, when people still used payphones, but the internet was slowly creeping its way into homes. From Beverly Hills 90210 to Titanic, great pop culture moments were born in the 90s and left a lasting impression on society. So how well do you know the 1990s?

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Architecture
August 19, 2023

Architect Santiago Calatrava to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Esteemed architect Santiago Calatrava is being honored by the Florence Biennale of Art and Design for his contributions to the world of design. In October, the Spanish architect will receive the Leonardo da Vinci Lifetime Achievement for being “one of the most influential architects of our time.” The organization further acknowledges that the award is also a recognition of his “audacious experimentation” and his ability to combine art and architecture.

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Funny
August 15, 2023

These 18 Funny Signs From an Iconic Texas Restaurant Will Brighten Your Day

Austin's El Arroyo restaurant has been making good use of its marquee sign for over 25 years. Since the early 1980s, the Tex-Mex restaurant has been putting up a fun, witty phrase each day. The original owner started using the sign this way, and the tradition is still going strong. Whether they are silly puns or clever turns of phrase, these witty words are sure to bring a smile to your face.

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Sculpture
August 12, 2023

Artist Collaborates With Bees To Create Sculptural Wax Skulls

For nearly 20 years, Slovakian artist Tomáš Libertíny has been working with bees to produce collaborative sculptures. Libertíny, who views himself as the conductor of this orchestra of bees, uses his art to explore the beauty and intelligence of nature. His series Memento Vivere / Feed Your Head is a set of three sculptures created to play on the classic concept of memento mori.

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