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.
Installation
March 6, 2023

Tyre Nichols’ Photos Are on Billboards in Palm Springs as Moving Tribute to His Creativity

California's Coachella Valley has been transformed into a site-specific art exhibition. Called Desert X, the event features 12 international artists using the desert as their playground. This year includes a touching tribute as Tyre Nichols has been included in the lineup. The young Black father was passionate about photography before being brutally beaten by Memphis police officers in early January 2023. Three days later, he died from his injuries.

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Quiz
March 2, 2023

Discover Your Next Craft: Take This Quiz to Find Your Perfect Creative Hobby [Quiz]

Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you are looking for a creative way to relieve some stress. Either way, picking up a new creative hobby can be a great way to fill your time and be productive. If you aren't sure which craft you'd like to try next, we're here to help. Take our short quiz to discover which crafts suits your personality.

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Street Art
February 27, 2023

Ukraine Releases Banksy Mural Stamp To Mark One Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion

February 24, 2023, marked one year since Ukrainians had their world turned upside down after Russia invaded their country. Over the course of this harrowing year, the Ukrainian people have inspired the world with their tenacity and unwillingness to relent to Russia. As the war marches on, Ukrposhta—the Ukrainian Postal Service—has issued a new commemorative stamp to raise funds for the armed forces.

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Architecture
February 25, 2023

Design for One of China’s Largest Libraries Is a Contemporary Canyon of Books

Dutch architectural firm MVRDV has won a competition to build what will become one of China's largest libraries. The sprawling design for the Wuhan Library combines traditional and non-traditional spaces all housed under a sculptural roof inspired by the city's rivers. Described by the firm as a “canyon of books,” the sprawling complex covers approximately 1.5 million square feet.

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