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.
Creative Products
June 28, 2019

This Inflatable 6-Person “Party Boat” Comes with Its Own Built-In Cooler

Ever dreamed of living the yacht lifestyle? If a luxury, multi-million dollar sailboat isn’t in your budget, this inflatable, 6-person pool float is the next best thing. Made by Sun Pleasure, the giant blow-up raft is shaped just like a real sea boat. It has enough room for plenty of friends and even comes with a built-in cooler and eight cup holders, so you can have a party out on the water.

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Drawing
June 25, 2019

Illustrator Creates Adorable Animal Comics That Inspire Self-Love

When you’re feeling low, sometimes all you need is a friend to tell you that everything will be okay. Mental health issues are more common than you might think, so it’s important to surround yourself with the people and things that make you happy. In a bid to inspire kindness and self-love, illustrator Jang (of Jangandfox Studio) creates heartwarming animal comics that are sure to make you smile.

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Landscape Photography
June 21, 2019

Amazing Infrared Photos Turn Swiss Alps into Majestic Pink and Purple Mountains

When you think of the world’s most beautiful landscapes, you probably imagine sweeping green fields and tranquil blue lakes, but Zak van Biljon’s stunning infrared photography puts a surreal twist on how we typically see the world. His series, Modernising Nature, features vivid pink and red landscapes that invite the viewer to question how we perceive nature. Originally from Cape Town, the talented photographer is now based in Zurich where he captures Switzerland’s epic mountainscapes.

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Street Photography
June 17, 2019

Vibrant Photos Capture the Electric Energy of Tokyo at Night

Tokyo-based photographer Hosokawa Ryohei creatively captures the visually energetic nightlife of the Japanese capital with his camera. His electric nightscapes give a glimpse of the urban jungle and the people who live there through candid snapshots and long exposure images. Rainy nights are lit by electric neon signs, and busy traffic intersections feature streams of tail lights. Each atmospheric image showcases Tokyo’s vibrant energy and constant movement.

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My Modern Met

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