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.
Photo Contest
September 6, 2022

Winners of the Minimalist Photography Awards Show the Power of Simplicity

The ability to distill a scene down to its essential parts is a rare skill. But as the fourth annual Minimalist Photography Awards demonstrate, there are plenty of photographers who shine in this area. Whether capturing a flock of birds or a dancer in action, the 2022 competition winners strip everyday events down to their core. And in doing so, they reveal incredible beauty that is often hidden.

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Sculpture
August 28, 2022

World’s Tallest Statue Is a 600-Foot Homage to the Man Who Unified India

Standing above a river on the western coast of India, a tribute to the country's “unifier” stands tall. The Statue of Unity is so large that it is the tallest statue in the world. Completed in 2018, it depicts lawyer, politician, and statesman Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Just who is this man being honored? Patel was a champion of India's independence from Britain and served as the first deputy prime minister and home minister of independent India.

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Astronomy
August 26, 2022

10 Fascinating Facts About the Moon, Earth’s Nearest Neighbor

As the celestial object closest to us, the Moon has always been a source of fascination. Filled with mystique, the Moon is often seen to hold powers that do everything from increase fertility to make us go a little crazy. As the only celestial body—other than Earth—where man has stepped foot, the Moon somehow seems accessible, yet there's still a lot we have to learn about this satellite orbiting our planet.

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Landscape Photography
August 25, 2022

Photographer Explores Icebergs and Village Life on Greenland’s Iconic Disko Bay

It has been three years since photographer Albert Dros last visited Greenland, but the passage of time hasn't changed the country's beauty. Dros just came back from a month in Disko Bay, where he photographed red sailboats amidst icebergs, as well as the surrounding countryside. In doing so, he gives us a wide-ranging perspective on the oft-photographed bay. As in his first expedition, Dros set out with Iceland Photo Tours.

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