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.
Oil Painting
May 31, 2024

Delightful Oil Paintings Highlight the Dreamy Colors and Textures of Nature

Influenced by Post-Impressionist masters like Matisse and Bonnard, John McAllister‘s oil paintings radiate light. While in college, the artist worked as a night guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, giving him plenty of time to absorb these painters' aesthetics. This influence has now translated into a successful painting career with a style uniquely his own.

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Underwater Photography
May 29, 2024

Kaleidoscopic Underwater Photos Capture the Hypnotic Beauty of Coral Reefs

The June issue of National Geographic spotlights Georgette Apol Douwma's psychedelic underwater imagery. A scuba diver until she was 79, Douwma remixes her underwater photos of coral into kaleidoscopic masterpieces. The NatGeo story highlights the artistry of these pieces, which allow the colors of coral reefs to pop. Coral first captured Douwma's imagination when she visited the Great Barrier Reef in the 1970s.

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Photo Contest
May 28, 2024

25 Striking Winners of Competition Celebrating Black and White Photography

The Exposure One Awards is celebrating the nuances of black and white photography by announcing the winners of the 2024 One Shot Photo Contest. Separated into divisions for professional and non-professional photographers, the contest highlights the timeless quality of the monochromatic color palette. Photographers competed in a wide range of categories, including Portraits, Landscapes, Conceptual Works, and Fine Art.

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Sculpture
May 23, 2024

Incredible Wire Sculptures Merge the Magic of Fairies and Dandelions

Robin Wight's foray into wire sculpture began with a simple project to repair his fence. Now, operating at Fantasy Wire, Wight and his small team, which includes his daughter Amy, work together to bring his wire fairies to life. Particularly captivating are their sculptures of fairies and dandelions, which merge the symbolism of these two distinct elements.

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