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.
Installation
December 11, 2025

Breathtaking Indoor Cloud Installation Made of Painted Panels Suspended in Mid-Air

Suspended in the atrium of the State Docking Building in Topeka, Kansas, this pink fluffy cloud looks like it just floated indoors. Astra was created by Vancouver Island-based artist David Spriggs, who’s known for his atmospheric installations that blur the line between the 2D and 3D worlds. Astra might look like a real cloud or a huge piece of cotton candy, but the incredible work is actually made from layers of transparent planes.

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Design
December 5, 2025

Time Warp Festival Redefines Stage Design With Its Otherworldly Dance Floors

Festivals aren’t just about the music. Innovative stage design plays a huge part in immersing guests in unforgettable, otherworldly environments. The organizers behind Germany’s legendary techno festival Time Warp take this to the next level, turning each “floor” into a fantastical installation that blends engineering, scenography, and sculptural light design.

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News
December 4, 2025

Pocket Watch of Iconic Titanic Passenger Sells for Over $2 Million at Auction

A gold pocket watch belonging to one of the Titanic’s most famous passengers has just sold at auction for £1.78 million ($2.3 million) at Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. The 18-carat gold Jules Jurgensen timepiece belonged to Isidor Straus, an American businessman, politician, and owner of the Macy’s department store in New York. Gifted to him by his beloved wife, Ida, on his 43rd birthday in 1888, the watch froze at 2:20 a.m.

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