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.
Gift Guide
April 27, 2023

15 Special Gifts to Honor Your Bonus Mom on Mother’s Day

Many people are fortunate enough to have a bonus mom in their life, whether it's a stepmom, foster mom, adoptive mother, or an exceptional woman who has taken on the parenting role. And with Mother's Day coming up, there's no better time to make sure that she knows just how special she is. Parenting is already difficult, but it can be even more challenging to forge a positive, productive relationship in these cases.

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Cityscape Photography
April 25, 2023

Photos of the Same Locations 10 Years Apart Show Evolution of a City

This past winter, photographer Guido Gutierrez Ruiz was scrolling through his Instagram and looking at his first images on the platform. At first, he was simply interested in seeing how his photography evolved. But, as he also has a passion for urban planning and architecture, he was struck by how much the city of Toronto had changed since he began posting on Instagram in 2013. This led him to recreate some of his early images.

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Hotels
April 22, 2023

Suspended Pods in the Sharjah Mountains Takes Glamping to a New Level

Architect Omran Alowais of Ardh Architects has created a resort concept meant for adventurous thrillseekers. Floating Retreat is an experience inspired by cliff camping in the Sharjah Mountains in the United Arab Emirates. The daring design sees luxury tents, called hangers, suspended in the mountains. This gives guests all the comforts they're after while also providing a unique immersion into nature.

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Quiz
April 20, 2023

How Much Do You Know About Frida Kahlo? [Quiz]

Frida Kahlo has become one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. A constant flow of exhibitions, books, and merchandise keeps her legacy alive, but how much do you actually know about her life and her art? Put yourself to the test with our quiz about the famous artist.

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