Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
Food Art
February 12, 2026

The ”Tsunami Cake” Baking Trend Surrounds Figurines in Flowing Icing Skirts

From buttercream flowers to cat-shaped bread, baking offers plenty of opportunities to get creative. But one trend that’s really caught our eye recently is the “pull me up cake,” also known as a “tsunami cake.” At first, it looks simple, with frosting held in place by a collar. Then, when the collar is lifted, a glossy cascade of icing spills down the sides, transforming the cake into a sweet spectacle.

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Toys
February 10, 2026

Andy Warhol-Inspired Campbell’s Soup Can LEGO Build Opens up To Reveal the Artist’s Studio

Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans is one of the most recognizable works of Pop Art. Created between 1961 and 1962, the series turns a familiar supermarket product into art, reflecting a world shaped by mass production, advertising, and consumer culture. Inspired by the iconic image, LEGO designer HonorableImmenseWorriz has created a sculptural LEGO soup can that opens up to reveal a miniature version of Warhol in The Factory, the artist’s New York studio.

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Sculpture
February 4, 2026

Sculptor Turns Fallen Branches Into Mythical Beasts and Larger-Than-Life Animals

While most people see tree branches, twigs, and shrubs, Warsaw-based artist Rodolfo Liprandi sees raw materials for creating sculptures. He transforms found forest debris into larger-than-life animals and mythical creatures, shaping forms that look as though they’ve grown straight from the forest floor. Liprandi grew up in northeastern Italy near the Slovenian border, where the surrounding landscape was a constant source of inspiration.

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