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.
Art History
February 3, 2023

The History of the Color Orange: From Tomb Paintings to Modern-Day Jumpsuits

Orange is a color that provokes an immediate reaction. What is it about the color orange that makes it so effective? In some cultures, it’s considered a sacred hue, while in others, it’s a symbol of royalty. Bold and dynamic, orange is used to signal danger while, at the same time, creating a sensation of excitement. Since ancient times—long before it was called orange—this color has had a strong impact.

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Animals
February 2, 2023

Monster Toad the Size of a Newborn Baby Is Found in Australia

A six-pound toad that will eat anything in its way—including small mammals—sounds like something out of a horror B-movie. But that's precisely what park ranger Kylee Gray encountered while doing routine track work in Australia's Conway National Park. Nicknamed Toadzilla by the rangers, the female cane toad weighed 5.95 pounds (2.7 kilograms). This is believed to be a world record for toads.

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Gift Guide
January 31, 2023

31 Thoughtful and Romantic Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

Even with the best of intentions, sometimes life gets in the way and before you know it, you're left with just a few days before Valentine's Day and no gift in hand. (Don't worry. We've all been there.) Luckily, shopping for last-minute gifts has never been easier. Gone are the days of rushing out and picking whatever you can find on the shelf. Thanks to online merchants and quick shipping, last-minute doesn't mean thoughtless junk.

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Tiny Living
January 28, 2023

Expandable Cabin Slides Open So You Can Always Sleep Under the Stars

Inspired by his love of nature and its healing abilities, designer Caspar Schols created a cabin that slides open for an unparalleled indoor-outdoor experience. ANNA Stay is the newest iteration of this cabin. Made from timber and glass, ANNA has two sliding shells that are adapted to any climate and can be separated when you want a breath of fresh air.

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