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.
Painting
January 15, 2025

Electric Paintings Capture the Enigmatic Glow of Cities at Night

Cities take on a whole new personality at night. As the sun sets, a new energy fills the air—a blend of mystery, calm, allure—that daytime just can’t capture. Japanese artist Keita Morimoto brings these moments to life in his stunning paintings, capturing the quiet intensity of cities after dark. The nomadic artist travels between Toronto and Tokyo, capturing the hidden corners of each city at night.

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Technology
January 10, 2025

This Smart Bird Bath Automatically Takes Photos and Videos of Feathered Friends and Uses AI To Identify Them

Bird baths not only provide a safe haven for our feathered friends to cool off and hydrate, but they also offer birdwatchers a unique chance to observe and appreciate their beauty up close. The Birdfy Bath Pro takes this to a whole new level with its smart features, making learning about bird behavior easier than ever.

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Installation
January 6, 2025

Immersive Exhibition in Istanbul Celebrates Ian Berry’s Stunning Denim Artwork

For the past two decades, British artist Ian Berry has been transforming discarded blue denim into striking installations, portraits, and more. To celebrate his incredible work, Istanbul's Kalyon Kültür is hosting Beyond Denim, an exhibition featuring a curated collection of Berry’s artworks from throughout his career. The exhibition showcases Berry’s iconic Secret Garden installation, transforming an entire room into a lush garden with vines and a water feature, all created from recycled denim.

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My Modern Met

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