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
June 20, 2019

Photographer Explores the Quiet Beauty of Venice at Night

During a weekend jaunt of Venice, photographer Thibaud Poirier fell in love with the serenity of the city at night. Entranced by Venice's canals and quiet alleyways, Poirier used his skills in architectural and urban photography to create a memorable series of images. Through his eyes, we see a Venice that is tranquil and still, devoid of the touristic hustle and bustle that often defines this city.

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Art History
June 17, 2019

Mexican Sound Library Discovers First (and Possibly Only) Voice Recording of Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable names in art history, and an interest in Frida Kahlo's paintings has seen a resurgence over the past 40 years. Both her surreal artwork and dramatic life story have captured the public's imagination, but while it may seem that we have a wealth of information about Kahlo, there's still a lot that remains a mystery. Interestingly, this includes the sound of her voice.

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Street Photography
June 13, 2019

Unseen Photos of 1970s Tokyo Look Like They’re Straight Out of Science Fiction

Photographer Greg Girard is known for his explorations of Asian cities like Hong Kong and Shanghai, but a newly published series of photographs reveals a pivotal moment early in his career. Several years in Tokyo during the mid- to late-1970s not only helped develop Girard's photography but also give the public a rare glimpse of life in the Japanese capital.

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