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.
Illustration
March 6, 2025

Illustrator Captures Human Emotion Through Vibrant, Expressive Portraits

For illustrators, developing a unique style is a journey that takes time. With consistent practice, elements like color, shape, texture, and other distinctive features begin to emerge. One artist who’s nailed her signature look is illustrator Galya Gubchenko. She creates bold, dynamic portraits of famous faces, each instantly recognizable as her own. From famous artists to TV series characters, Gubchenko’s vibrant portraits bring each personality to life.

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Illustration
March 3, 2025

Artist Creates Adorable Hamster Illustrations Inspired by Traditional Japanese Art

Traditional Japanese paintings, made with organic pigments on silk or paper, have a dreamy, almost otherworldly quality that draws you right in. This style, called Nihonga, is the inspiration behind Japanese artist Otama-shimai’s work. She captures the ethereal style with a modern twist, making adorable hamsters the stars of her work. Although Otama-shimai’s works are created digitally, she beautifully preserves the charm of traditional Nihonga paintings through her thoughtful use of texture.

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Installation
February 25, 2025

Psychedelic “Wonderland” Installation Celebrates Creativity and Connection

At Quoz Arts Fest 2025 in Dubai, ENESS’ Forest Dancer installation transformed a contemporary architectural space into a psychedelic wonderland. The exhibition—spanning over 600 square meters (about 6,458 square feet)—invited viewers to move freely, while taking in the space’s pulsating lights and sounds. The temporary, immersive exhibition welcomed guests last month through a gigantic, 9-meter-tall archway adorned with illuminated pixelated patterns.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.