Posts by Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Contributing Writer 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.
February 27, 2024

This Trio of Abstract Painting Classes Will Transform You Into a Master of the Art

There is a long, rich history of abstract painting. From Jackson Pollock to Mark Rothko, many famous painters have expressed themselves through the abstract. And while it can seem intimidating to break away from the figurative, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help you along the way. This is why we're now offering an Abstract Painting Bundle.

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February 23, 2024

Massive Book Explores the Vibrant History of How We Catalog Color

We all know how important color is to our world. And a new book pays homage to the different ways that it can be arranged, presented, and preserved. Color Charts is an incredible journey through the different devices that have been developed since the 15th century to help us organize and catalog color. Color theory enthusiasts will marvel at the opportunity to view nearly 200 diverse color charts, many of which were previously unpublished.

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February 22, 2024

Which Famous Inventor Are You? Discover Your Visionary Alter Ego [Quiz]

Do you like experimenting with technology or tinkering with gadgets to help make life a little better? Then this might be the quiz for you. This week, we're looking at five famous inventors and seeing how they match with your personality. So get ready to find out if you're more a Thomas Edison or a Steve Jobs with this fun, 10-question personality quiz.

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February 20, 2024

Incredible Winners of 2024 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest

A haunting photo of a free diver coming upon the skeletal remains of a whale earned Sweden's Alex Dawson the title of 2024 Underwater Photographer of the Year. This stark reminder of the effects of whaling beat out over 6,500 images taken by underwater photographers around the world to earn the top prize. “Photographed in the toughest conditions, a breath-hold diver descends below the Greenland ice sheet to bear witness to slaughtered whales.

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