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.
Art
January 1, 2022

What Is Kawaii? Discover What Led to Japan’s Culture of Cuteness

Roughly translated as “cuteness,” kawaii is one of the most frequently used Japanese words. In a broader sense, it describes the culture of celebrating all things adorable and embracing fictional characters as the embodiment of positivity. Originating as a distinctly Japanese cultural trend, the concept soon evolved into the worldwide phenomenon it is today, spreading through many aspects of modern life, including art, fashion, technology, and even food.

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Art History
December 5, 2021

5 Jasper Johns Artworks That Blur the Line Between Art and Everyday Life

With a career spanning almost 70 years, American painter, sculptor, and printmaker Jasper Johns has had a profound influence on the art world. In using common objects, written words, and innovative materials, he rejected conventional techniques in favor of his own visual language. Through his art, Johns breaks down the boundaries between fine art and real-life and invites viewers to question the way we see and engage with the world.

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Art History
December 4, 2021

5 Iconic Romare Bearden Artworks That Capture 20th Century Black American Life

Painter and collage artist Romare Bearden was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, into a college-educated, middle-class family. When he was three years old, his family moved from the rural south to New York City, where grew up in Harlem’s Black community during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. This period saw the cultural revival of African American music, dance, art, fashion, and literature, allowing Black people to celebrate their identity with pride.

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Art
December 3, 2021

Italian Artist Creates Incredible Works of Art From Spilled Coffee

Italians are known for their love of coffee, but while most enjoy espresso for its taste, artist Giulia Bernardelli appreciates it for its creative potential. She turns spilled coffee into works of art that look like detailed watercolor paintings. Many of us start our day with a cup of joe, but Bernardelli indulges in a dose of inspiration, too. The artist’s Instagram bio reads, “My future starts when I wake up every morning.

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