Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing 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.
Painting
October 30, 2024

Portraits Created With Cake Piping Technique Blur the Line Between the Digital World and Reality

Artist Alea Pınar Du Pre creates captivating portraits of women that resemble the slightly distorted faces you might see on an old TV screen. The mesmerizing illusion comes from the artist’s unique technique—Du Pre uses thick lines of paint applied with a cake piper, giving her work a textured effect that almost looks pixelated.

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Endangered Animals
October 23, 2024

Polish Zoo Celebrates the Arrival of Four Adorable Sumatran Tiger Cubs

Zoo Wroclaw in Poland recently celebrated a major conservation milestone with the birth of four Sumatran tiger cubs, a significant boost for this critically endangered species. Born on July 22, 2024, the zoo waited several weeks before making the announcement of the cubs’ arrival until they were sure they were healthy and likely to survive.

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Oil Painting
October 21, 2024

Still-Life Artist Turns Popular Junk Food Into Oil Paintings That Belong in a Museum

When you think of still-life paintings, you probably imagine Paul Cézanne’s depictions of fruit or maybe even Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers. But the tradition of still-life painting has been around for centuries, long before these masters, and actually continues to thrive today. The everyday objects around us make great subjects for artists—not just to sharpen their skills, but also to capture a moment in time.

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Animals
October 16, 2024

Colorful Stamp Designs Celebrate the Beauty of Endangered Species

Sometimes, revisiting our past creative projects can reveal their lasting value. This is true for Hanoi-based graphic designer and illustrator Lâm Tùng Nguyễn (better known simply as Tùng Nâm). Nearly a decade ago, he designed the Endangered Species Stamp Collection while applying for an internship at a local design agency. Though years have passed, the project remains as relevant today as when it was first created.

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