Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
Photography
May 28, 2019

Artist Constructs Heartbreaking Image Reminding Us to Love the Earth

Photographer and digital artist Felix Hernandez visualizes his “thoughts, dreams, and ideas” through fantastical photos crafted from toy models, hand-built sets, and clever camera tricks. His latest project, Heartbreak, explores the negative impact we humans are having on our planet. “Nature is beautiful, it's amazing, and we all are part of it,” says Hernandez. “But with our actions we are taking it down.

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Creative Products
May 17, 2019

This Epic ‘Game of Thrones’ Lamp Looks Like a Dragon Breathing Fire

With Game of Thrones reaching its final episode, many fans of the television series will be sad to see it go. However, just because the show is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean you can’t continue to have some Westeros drama in your life. Thanks to Adam at 3Demon, you can bring some fantasy vibes to your home with a 3D-printed, fire-breathing dragon lamp.

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Architecture
May 14, 2019

Stylish Curved Cabin Blends Modernity Seamlessly with Surrounding Nature

French design studio Lumicene specializes in creating spaces that merge indoor living with nature. Its latest project, LUMIPOD, is a tiny 183-square-foot circular prefab cabin that’s built around the company’s signature, sliding, curved glass windows. It blends seamlessly with the surrounding wilderness, making it the perfect, minimalist retreat for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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My Modern Met

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