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.
Paper Art
January 2, 2025

This Artist Is Redefining the Ancient Art of Quilling by “Painting” With Paper

Paper quilling has been around for centuries, with some historians linking its origins to the invention of paper in ancient China. Today, artist Yulia Brodskaya is bringing the craft into the modern era with her stunning illustrations, made from intricately rolled, folded, and shaped colored paper. From detailed portraits to nature-inspired scenes, each piece is composed of hundreds of meticulously placed paper strips. Brodskaya describes her technique as “drawing” or “painting” with paper.

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Photography
December 27, 2024

Photographer Documents the Mesmerizing Movements of Bird Murmurations in England

Each year, from November to March, European starlings migrate from the colder northern regions to the United Kingdom. As dusk falls, these remarkable birds gather into mesmerizing flocks, known as murmurations. Scientist and photographer Kathryn Cooper has been documenting this breathtaking phenomenon over the past eight years, revealing how thousands of starlings create a synchronized display of fluid motion above their roosting sites.

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Inspiring
December 25, 2024

Devoted Dad Quit His Job to Run the First Minecraft Server for Children With Autism

In 2013, Stuart Duncan, known in-game as AutismFather, set out to create a safe and inclusive online space specifically for children with autism and their families. Inspired by his own son’s love for Minecraft, Duncan founded Autcraft after realizing that his son—and many other children on the autism spectrum—were experiencing bullying in online gaming communities.

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Toys
December 19, 2024

Couple Turns Historical Icons Into Cute and Colorful Art Toys

Caitlin and Joe, the husband-and-wife duo behind Collectable Cities, design charming art toys inspired by iconic figures. Their playful, clay-like characters whimsically revitalize real-life personalities with colorful details and unique accessories. The concept for Collectable Cities was inspired by the couple’s love of storytelling and their travel adventures. “My partner Joe and I love traveling, and became inspired by the way Asian countries have so much fun with characters,” Caitlin tells My Modern Met.

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