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.
Gift Guide
November 7, 2017

25+ Places To Buy Gifts That Give Back This Holiday Season

Looking for a unique gift that will also give back to someone in need? There's a huge range of companies that work to better the world through their social activism, whether employing fair trade artisans or supporting grassroots organizations. And by giving a gift that supports a cause, you are also investing in the well-being of those less fortunate. In the end, isn't this what the holiday spirit is about?

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Street Photography
November 6, 2017

Stunning Color Street Photography Captures the Spirit of Modern Tokyo

Street photographer RK began his voyage into the world of photography four years ago, first honing his skills on his iPhone. Now moving on the use a DSLR, his candid images taken on the streets of his native Tokyo weave a tale of the people and streets who make up this intriguing city. RK's work blends neon-saturated evening shots with touching portraits of people immersed in their environment.

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History
November 2, 2017

14th Century Cave Art From Lost Civilization Discovered on Uninhabited Caribbean Island

Rock art is one of the most primitive visual forms used to express the rites, rituals, and religions of early cultures. A global phenomenon, different types of rock art are found around the world and now, for the first time, researchers have discovered dateable cave art in the Caribbean. Surveys of around 70 cave systems on the now-uninhabited Puerto Rican island of Mona revealed a stunning quantity of cave art from the 14th century.

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Career
October 31, 2017

15 Top Photography Blogs to Elevate Your Craft and Inspire Your Work

After looking at the best art blogs to get your creative juices flowing, we turn to photography. And while there's no shortage of photography websites these days, which are the top contenders when it comes to inspiring creativity, keeping you in the loop on news, and featuring the work of emerging photographers? Aside from our own photography articles, there is really something for everyone on the web these days.

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