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.
Photo Contest
January 15, 2025

Palestinian and Israeli Photographers Win 2024 UNICEF Photo of the Year Award

For the last 25 years, the German National Committee for UNICEF has handed out the UNICEF Photo of the Year award to outstanding photos depicting the personalities and living conditions of children worldwide. And for the first time, the jury has awarded two first prizes. Avishag Shaar-Yashuv of Israel and Samar Abu Elouf of Palestine won for their haunting look at how children are being affected on both sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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Photography
January 9, 2025

Renowned Photographer With Bipolar 2 Shares Captivating Images Reflecting His Emotional Polarities

Photographer and professional climber Cory Richards uses his adventures to tell stories of the human experience. The longtime National Geographic photographer has captured images from the remote corners of the world, whether taken on the high-risk expeditions of his early career or while more recently documenting climate change. His newest book, Bi-Polar: Photographs from an Unquiet Mind, is a volume that pulls together 300 of Richards' most captivating photos.

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Academy
January 7, 2025

Learn To Crochet Online This Winter Thanks to This 25% off Sale

As the temperatures drop and we’re forced to spend more time inside, there's nothing like taking up a new hobby to make the most of your time. Crochet is the perfect winter hobby; not only is it a creative, stress-releasing practice, but it can also help you craft warm, comfy items like blankets, scarves, mittens, and hats. While learning to crochet may seem intimidating, it doesn't have to be.

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