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.
Cityscape Photography
January 9, 2020

Photographer Walks Around Kobe at Night to Capture the Moody Atmosphere of the City

Photographer Xavier Portela is known for his pink and blue-hued images of cities around the world. His cyberpunk take on urban nights in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Tokyo aren't only striking for their electric colors, but also for Portela's ability to frame a scene with cinematic style. His latest venture sees him straying from his trademark hues and instead focusing on capturing the atmosphere that makes Kobe, Japan pop.

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Astronomy
January 6, 2020

Incredible Photo of a Sunrise During a Solar Eclipse Looks Like the Ocean Has Horns

Since he was a child, the sky has been a source of fascination for amateur astronomer Elias Chasiotis. Particularly drawn to eclipses, he recently made the journey to Qatar in order to take in the annular solar eclipse. While clouds made the eclipse difficult to photograph, Chasiotis was rewarded with something even more spectacular. As the sun rose over the waters, the eclipse was already in effect, making for a rare optical illusion.

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Street Art
January 3, 2020

Street Artist ROA’s Incredible Black and White Animal Murals Are Now Immortalized in a Book

For over a decade, Belgian street artist ROA has been painting his black and white murals of animals around the world. Moving from abandoned warehouses to giant building facades, his murals have made him one of the most sought after street artists in the world. Now, there's finally a book to document some of his most remarkable works.

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Sculpture
January 1, 2020

Sculptor Creates Detailed Miniatures of Philadelphia and New Orleans’ Gritty Architecture

Philadelphia-based artist Drew Leshko is creating a sculptural archive of the city's most at-risk architecture with his detailed scale models. Working primarily in paper and wood, Leshko produces these miniatures with love and care in order to preserve the history of Philadelphia's grittiest neighborhoods. From local dive bars to pawn shops and convenience stores, each commercial space is transformed into an artistic sculpture that is filled with nostalgia.

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