Jessica Stewart

Italy, Rome

Digital Media Specialist and Contributing Writer at My Modern Met

Writer for @mymodernmet, director and host of @topartistpod. Photography and art lover

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Articles

LEGO and Architect Peter Cook Team Up for Colorful Pavilion Celebrating the Power of Play

4 days ago | mymodernmet.com | Jessica Stewart

Renowned British architect Sir Peter Cook has teamed up with LEGO and Serpentine to celebrate the power of play. Set to open on June 11—World Play Day—the Play Pavilion is a joyous, immersive environment that will take over Serpentine South in London's Kensington Gardens. Recently released renderings reveal Play Pavilion as a colorful domed structure that aims to draw in visitors of all ages.
30,000 Ceramic Red Poppies Flow Across the Tower of London's Lawn

6 days ago | mymodernmet.com | Jessica Stewart

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, 30,000 ceramic poppies have returned to the Tower of London. Originally part of the 2014 Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red public art installation, they will remain on view until November 11, Armistice Day. Ceramic artist Paul Cummins created 888,246 red ceramic poppies for the 2014 installation, one for every British or Colonial service person killed during the First World War.
Incredible Winners of the 1839 Awards 2025 Color Photography Contest

1 week ago | mymodernmet.com | Jessica Stewart

The 1839 Awards once again celebrates the art of color photography by announcing the winners of the 2025 Color Photography Contest. In an era when AI is making everyone skeptical about the veracity of imagery, these photographs prove that no machine can replicate the work of a good photographer. From Morocco and Mongolia to the American West and Palestine, the winning photographs are a fascinating look at life in color across the globe.
Photographer Captures Epic Battle Between Great Blue Heron and a Snake

1 week ago | mymodernmet.com | Jessica Stewart

Great blue herons and snakes have a complex relationship that goes beyond the simple dynamic between predator and prey. These large water birds can take on large water snakes, which often make for incredible battles as the two animals tussle. Florida-based wildlife photographer Marcos Rodriguez is quite familiar with these dynamics, as he's often witnessed these fights for survival. Recently, some images of a great blue heron and a snake the photographer took in late February have gone viral.
Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him 200+ Times Helps Create Antivenom With His Blood

1 week ago | mymodernmet.com | Jessica Stewart

Most people would avoid snake venom at any cost, but Tim Friede is not your average person. Over the past 20 years, the former truck mechanic has received over 200 snake bites and injected himself with venom cocktails over 700 times. Now, his blood could lead scientists to a breakthrough universal antivenom, which could help the 1.8 to 2.7 million people bitten by venomous snakes every year. But why did Friede start injecting himself with snake venom in the first place?
Pedro Pascal’s Trans Sister Lux Praises His Kindness and Support

1 week ago | mymodernmet.com | Jessica Stewart

Pedro Pascal's younger sister, Lux, confirmed that her brother is just as wonderful as we all think he is. When The Hollywood Reporter caught up with her on the red carpet of Madrid’s Platino Awards, she shared how proud she is of her older brother. “The thing is that I’ve always known that he is a superstar,” she confessed. “It’s funny because people have been asking me, ‘Is he as kind as we think he is?’ And I’m like, ‘Yes!’”The Last of Us actor has won over the public for his kind disposition.
Artist Transforms Humble Shipping Containers Into Monumental Gold Columns

1 week ago | mymodernmet.com | Jessica Stewart

Columns have long been symbols of strength, stability, and support. Playing on this theme, Spanish artist SpY created a new monument in the French city of Lille for the Fiesta Festival. But unlike typical columns, they are not carved from marble or granite but rather formed from shipping containers. These Golden Monoliths, which transform a main city street, therefore stand not only as symbols of strength, but also as commentary on industry.
NASA Celebrates Hubble Space Telescope’s 35th Anniversary With New Photos

2 weeks ago | mymodernmet.com | Jessica Stewart

When the Hubble Space Telescope launched 35 years ago, no one would have guessed how much it would shape the way we view space. Launched on April 24, 1990, the telescope continues its mission today. To celebrate its anniversary, NASA released four recent images taken by Hubble that prove its staying power even after three decades. “Hubble opened a new window to the universe when it launched 35 years ago.
Adventurous Bird Crashing Into a Waterfall Wins Nature Photography Contest

2 weeks ago | mymodernmet.com | Jessica Stewart

Photographer Konrad Wothe spent 20 years waiting for a photographic opportunity that paid off in a big way when he was named GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025. Wothe's fascinating photo of a small bird flying through a waterfall earned him the title, beating out over 8,000 images entered into this contest for members of the German Society for Nature Photography.
Wildlife Photographer Captures Unusual Orange Snowy Owl by Lake Huron

3 weeks ago | mymodernmet.com | Jessica Stewart

In January, when wildlife photographer Julie Maggert heard about an orange-tinted snowy owl near Lake Huron, she knew she had to see it for herself. And in early February, after driving 900 miles over four days and spending nearly 29 hours sitting and waiting, she was rewarded handsomely with the images that she was looking for. Though Maggert spotted the owl several times, she wasn't able to get the clean shot that she was after.