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.
Street Art
July 30, 2020

Street Artist Represents His Community With Giant Vibrant Murals [Interview]

Denver-based artist Thomas “Detour” Evans doesn't limit himself to one medium. Working on canvas, creating installations, and executing large-scale murals are all just part of his repertoire. As of late, he's been making a name for himself with his colorful public art which celebrates both everyday people from the community as well as famous figures.

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Animals
July 29, 2020

World’s Top Wildlife Photographers Come Together to Raise $250,000 for Africa’s Parks

Over 50 of the world's top wildlife photographers are using their art to help protect Africa's wildlife. With COVID-19 bringing tourism to a halt, precious revenue that is used to keep Africa's protected areas and conservation efforts afloat has gone with it. By donating fine art prints, wildlife photographers are hoping to raise $250,000 for the African Parks Network.

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Landscape Photography
July 26, 2020

One Enchanting Forest Captured in Different Seasons Highlights the Beauty of Change

Landscape photographer Albert Dros has always found inspiration in the forest. Over the years, he's come to realize that the wooded areas close to his home make a fantastic muse. These woods are ever-changing and evolving, and they draw him back time and again. In fact, he visits so often that he began to take photos of the same scene at different times of the year.

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