Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
Portrait Photography
March 4, 2025

JR Captures Stars Posing Among Confetti-Like Paper Eyes at 2025 Oscars After-Party

The Oscars just wrapped up for another year, bringing together some of the most talented filmmakers, actors, and creatives in the industry. Actors are used to being in the spotlight, but French artist JR took that idea to the next level with a clever after-party photoshoot that quite literally highlights how “all eyes” are on them.

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Sculpture
February 27, 2025

Disco Ball Animal Sculptures Bring Sparkling Glamour to Every Room

Spinning disco balls lit up every ’70s party. And now, London-based artist Nicolas Ginestet (of DiscoHeads) is giving the funky decor a fresh take with his dazzling animal sculptures. The self-proclaimed “Disco Wizard” works pure magic with each shimmering creation, bringing to life everything from dazzling disco cats and shimmering sharks to a glitzy goose. Ginestet begins by combining various sculpting techniques—such as plastering and papier-mâché—to craft the structure and foundation of his animal sculptures.

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Photography
February 24, 2025

Photographer Matches Iconic Music Photos With Real-Life Locations Where They Were Taken

Beyond their iconic sounds, famous bands and solo artists capture the essence of cultural movements and often create their own sort of time capsule. Just as powerful as their music, their portraits and personal photographs encapsulate an era, not to mention pivotal moments that define their careers. For an ongoing series, photographer Steve Birnbaum (of The Band Was Here on Instagram)

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Photography
February 20, 2025

Pet Personalities Revealed Through Side-by-Side Photos of Dogs and Their Favorite Things

Dogs may not speak our language, but they still express their unique personalities through their actions, interests, and favorite items. Animal portrait and lifestyle photographer Alícia Rius believes that “the items that shape their daily routine—the ones they carry, keep, and even eat—offer a glimpse into their hearts and minds.” In a series titled A Dog’s Life, the photographer brings these personalities to life, capturing dogs alongside the objects that define them.

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My Modern Met

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