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
October 20, 2025

Weevil Balancing on a Grain of Rice Wins the Nikon Small World Contest

It may look like an alien lifeform perched on a crystal, but Zhang You’s winning photograph from the Nikon Small World competition isn’t as sinister as it appears. In reality, the insect lover has captured a striking portrait of a rice weevil sitting on a grain of rice. It’s incredible imagery like this that makes Nikon Small World so unique in the world of photography competitions.

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Photo Contest
October 16, 2025

Video Contest Celebrates the Invisible World Found Under a Microscope

Life under the microscope is once again being celebrated as part of the 15th annual Nikon Small World in Motion competition. This contest, which recognizes excellence in video taken under a microscope, is a fascinating chance to peer into a world most of us never see. Artists and scientists from 34 countries submitted their best work, which was then evaluated by a panel of expert judges.

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Street Photography
October 13, 2025

Candid and Poetic Winners of the 2025 Pure Street Photography Awards

The power of street photography is spotlighted with a photo contest run by a female-led platform dedicated to authentic street photography. The Pure Street Photography Awards saw 1,160 submissions across 34 countries and five continents, with Germany’s Stefanie Waiblinger taking home the top prize. Her photo captures the joyous moment a woman threw her bridal bouquet, perfectly illustrating the idea of being in the right place at the right time.

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