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.
Embroidery
November 6, 2024

Spectacular Embroidery Visualizes Connection Between Earth’s Landscapes and Cosmic Universe

Belarus-based textile artist Yuliya Krishchik merges embroidery and needle-felted techniques to create stunning, galaxy-inspired scenes that celebrate the mysteries of nature. She describes herself as “a girl who creates the cosmos,” embodying her connection to the universe through each stitch. Krishchik sees fabric and yarn as the perfect materials for capturing the essence of universal connection. Her work reflects her belief that “everything in the universe is a continuous web of threads.

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Sculpture
October 30, 2024

Alex Chinneck Brings a Playful “Twist” to Urban Objects With Surreal Metal Sculptures

British artist Alex Chinneck creates surreal public sculptures that challenge our perception of reality. His works transform familiar urban objects—like phone booths, street lamps, and post boxes—into whimsical, twisted forms, as if a giant hand has reshaped them in a moment of mischief. Chinneck’s metal sculptures are showcased at Assembly Bristol, the city’s new waterfront office complex.

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Creative Products
October 28, 2024

Ultra-Light Pocket-Sized Daypack Lets You Travel Light and Go Green

Based in Bangkok, TipTop Things is a collective of friends dedicated to designing climate-positive products that enhance everyday life. They recently launched their latest design on Kickstarter—the Nanobag Daypack, an ultra-light, pocket-sized backpack that blends convenience with eco-friendly design. The Nanobag Daypack is made from super-soft diamond ripstop fabric, which is just 0.05 millimeters thick—that’s half the width of a human hair! It has the ability to fold into a tiny pouch measuring around 3.

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Photography
October 22, 2024

Celebrities Reunite With Their Past Selves in Realistic Photoshop Edits

Ever wonder what it would be like to meet your younger self? Digital creator Ard Gelinck brings this idea to life with his Photoshop skills, creating realistic portraits of celebrities posing side by side with their younger selves. Aging is inevitable, even for celebrities. And Ard Gelinck’s fascinating image mashups highlight this journey, revealing how famous faces have transformed over the years.

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