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.
Books
September 6, 2025

Sam Cooke’s Civil Rights Anthem Has Inspired a Beautifully Illustrated Children’s Book

Inspired by Sam Cooke’s iconic protest song, illustrator Nikkolas Smith has brought A Change is Gonna Come to life. Smith, whose “artivism” has garnered him national acclaim and fans like the Obamas, challenged himself with this children’s book full of depth and meaning. As Cooke’s inspiring lyrics unfold across the pages, Smith provides a visual narrative that takes us through the Civil Rights movement.

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Landscape Photography
September 4, 2025

Capturing the Eternal Beauty of Greenland‘s Evolving Landscapes [Interview]

Once again, Albert Dros has made us swoon with his incredible landscape photography. Back from a recent stay in Greenland, where he was busy teaching photo workshops for Iceland Photo Tours, his photos are a wonderful look at the country’s unique environment. By perfectly capturing the changing light, the Dutch photographer has produced a series of photographs that will make you run out and book the next ticket to Nuuk.

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Video
September 2, 2025

This ‘Burning Man’ Video Brings the Sights and Sounds of the Event to Life [Interview]

Over the past 35 years, Burning Man has brought a mystical energy to the Black Rock Desert. Every year, shortly before Labor Day, tens of thousands flock to northwestern Nevada for a week of art, music, and community. As anyone who is a dedicated “Burner” will tell you, it’s difficult to describe the exact magical feeling that takes over the event.

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Inspiring
August 29, 2025

13-Year-Old Honored in TIME’s First-Ever ‘Girl of the Year’ for Invention Helping Unhoused People

For the first time, TIME Magazine has shone a spotlight on great girls making an impact in the world by debuting its Girls of the Year list. Created in partnership with LEGO, the list highlights 10 exceptional girls, from athletes to artists to innovators. And one such innovator is 13-year-old Rebecca Young. The Scottish teen was placed on the list for her incredible solar-heated blanket, which was created to help the unhoused when temperatures dip.

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