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.
Health
November 26, 2025

This 15-Minute Activity Is Proven To Reduce Anxiety and Improve Mental Health

Staying positive can be a real challenge for those who suffer from anxiety or low self-worth, but new research shows that our imaginations play a powerful role in creating positive change. A study from the University of Missouri-Columbia revealed that visualizing our best possible selves through a simple, 15-minute exercise showed immediate increases in positive emotions. The study involved undergraduate students in Missouri who completed the Best Possible Self exercise daily for two weeks.

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Style
November 20, 2025

Malaysian Fashion Designers Turn LEGO’s Botanical Collection Into Wearable Art

From a kaleidoscope to a Colosseum cat bed, the LEGO brick’s versatility seems endless. But it’s the company’s Botanical Collection that has truly captured the imagination of nature lovers, inspiring everything from vibrant garden installations to eye-catching NYC stoops—and now, even fashion. Designers at a fashion show in Centre Court, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur recently showcased how LEGO’s brick-built stems, leaves and petals can be transformed into wearable art.

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Painting
November 16, 2025

Ethereal Manga-Inspired Paintings Hold Dear Our Connection to the Spirit World

There’s something deeply comforting about the fantastical paintings of aica, a Japanese artist now based in New York City. With their whimsical, childlike characters and surreal, candy-colored landscapes, her works transport viewers into dreamlike worlds brimming with magic. Aica draws inspiration from Japanese anime, manga, and traditional ukiyo-e. Though she has lived in New York for several years, she feels more connected to her Japanese roots than ever before.

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My Modern Met

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