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.
Oil Painting
September 12, 2025

Splendorous Oil Paintings Evoke the Transcendent Joy of Being Immersed in Nature

Featuring lush foliage, hazy sunsets, and tranquil blue waters, John McAllister’s colorful oil paintings evoke the essence of an endless summer day. He finds inspiration while biking through the woods near his hometown of Florence, Massachusetts, but he doesn’t just paint what he sees. Instead, he transforms those everyday moments into dreamlike scenes, using electric colors and glowing light to capture the pure joy of being out in nature.

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Design
September 4, 2025

Lacoste Reimagines Iconic Crocodile as a Goat in Tribute to Tennis Star Novak Djokovic

With 24 Grand Slam titles and countless other records to his name, legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic is recognized as a global sporting icon. Many consider him the greatest tennis player of all time, earning him the nickname “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) among his fans. Beyond his achievements on the court, Djokovic has proudly served as a Lacoste ambassador for nearly a decade, wearing the brand’s iconic polo shirts and shorts during that time.

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Architecture
September 1, 2025

Monumental Treehouse Turns a Tree Into “Fruiting Fungi” Sprouting From the Forest Floor

Treehouses aren’t just for kids—they’re whimsical spaces that allow people of all ages to connect with nature. Intrigued by the idea of creating structures supported by living organisms, designer Dustin Feider founded 02 Treehouse in 2007. Today, he and his team of more than 25 designers, engineers, and craftspeople continue to push the boundaries of what a treehouse can be, creating fantasy spaces that we could only dream of.

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Good News
August 21, 2025

Scuba Diving Instructor Finds 99-Year-Old Message in a Bottle From WWII Veteran

For centuries, people have slipped notes into bottles and set them adrift, hoping that their words might one day be discovered by a stranger. In June 2021, Jennifer Dowker—a boat captain and scuba diving instructor who runs Nautical North Family Adventures in Cheboygan, Michigan—was cleaning the windows of her glass-bottom boat on the Cheboygan River when she noticed a small green bottle resting on the seabed below.

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