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
April 2, 2025

Self-Taught Painter’s Evocative Art Straddles the Line Between Figurative and Abstract [Interview]

Haitian-American artist Patrick Eugène‘s oil paintings straddle the line between abstract and figurative art. They sit in an area that almost appears Post-Impressionistic on the verge of Cubism; yet, at the same time, they are decidedly contemporary. His paintings are all the more impressive when looking at his creative process, which forgoes a traditional sitter or reference image, allowing him to paint freely and spontaneously.

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Design
March 31, 2025

Salone del Mobile 2025 Preview: World’s Leading Design Fair Set To Open Doors in April

Design lovers rejoice, the 63rd Salone del Mobile is set to open in Milan on April 8. The renowned fair brings together the best of the design industry, with over 2,100 exhibitors from 37 countries. While furniture and lighting will be at the forefront, the 2025 Salone del Mobile connects creativity through a rich cultural program that extends into the city.

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Photo Contest
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.

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Photo Contest
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.

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