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.
Street Art
July 14, 2023

UK’s Largest Clean Air Mural Is Completed After 3 Weeks

French street artist Nerone has created the UK's largest clean-air mural in Southampton. Painted on The Bulb, a new hub for the STEM community, the piece shows a woman covered in colorful flowers. And best of all, the nearly 11,000-square-foot mural is not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally friendly. To create his masterpiece, Nerone used Graphenstone CO2-absorbing paint.

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Photography Gear
July 12, 2023

This Tiny Drone Cam Can Fold Up and Fit in Your Pocket

Drones allow you to take amazing stills and videos from angles that simply aren't possible on the ground. But they aren't always the most portable option. That's where Hover X1 comes in. This lightweight self-flying camera can slip in your pocket, purse, or backpack with ease. At just 125 grams (about 0.28 pounds), it won't weigh you down and will allow you to capture all of your adventures in HDR.

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Art History
July 6, 2023

10 Interesting Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You

One of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, Frida Kahlo has a life story that has become almost as popular as her art. Kahlo's biography has sparked innumerable books and an Oscar-winning film. Her distinct fashion, unibrow, and marriage to Diego Rivera, a man 21 years her senior, have simply added to the intrigue sparked by her art.

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My Modern Met

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