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.
March 27, 2025

20 Powerful Winners of the 2025 World Press Photo Contest Show the Stories Shaping Our World

The prestigious World Press Photo Contest has announced the winners of its 2025 competition, highlighting more photojournalistic talent than ever. This year, 42 winners from 30 countries were recognized for their talent and courage in creating striking visuals that bring global news to the forefront. For this 68th edition of the contest, winners were selected from 59,320 entries by 3,778 photographers from 141 countries.

Read Article


March 19, 2025

Intimate Winning Photos From the 2025 International Birth Photography Contest

For the 15th year, the world's leading birth photographer association celebrates the beauty and emotion of childbirth with its annual photo contest. The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers’ (IABPB) 2025 Birth Photography Contest showcases the exceptional talent of its over 1,100 members in 55 countries. Broken into five categories—Labor, Delivery, Birth Details, Postpartum, and Hardship & Loss—the competition is a celebration of the birthing process.

Read Article


March 4, 2025

Learn 3 Essential Crochet Tips In This Class for Beginners

If you love working with your hands and want to learn a new skill, there's still time to take advantage of a special winter sale at My Modern Met Academy. Until March 20, get 25% off our Crochet Crash Course by entering FIESTA25 at checkout. That means you only pay $26.21 rather than $34.95 to learn to crochet while creating a fashionable purse. Why learn to crochet?

Read Article


February 26, 2025

Venice Carnival Unfolds With Striking Costumes and Incredible Spectacles

Carnival is in full swing around the world, and one of the best celebrations happens in Venice. The Italian city, known for its watery canals and gondolas, has been celebrating the occasion since at least the late 11th century, with it being declared a public holiday in 1296. From traditional masks to innovative costumes, the Venetians know how to put on a show.

Read Article