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 Photography
June 10, 2018

Heartwarming Photos Capture the Simple Joys of Life in a Post-WWII Paris

Willy Ronis is a legendary name in French photography. Ronis began his career in his father's photography studio, selling it when his father died in 1936, and setting up his own freelance business. Mingling with the great photographers of his time—Henri Cartier-Bresson, David Seymour, and Robert Capa—he was the first French photographer to work with LIFE.

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Career
June 1, 2018

10 Social Networks You Need to Join If You’re a Creative Freelancer

We all know that social media plays an important role in carving our your creative niche and networking with potential clients. But with so many platforms available, where should you be focusing your attention? Part of having a successful career as a freelancer, whether you are a fine artist, photographer, or maker, is learning how to create new opportunities for yourself.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.