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 History
November 16, 2021

Caricature Art: The Fascinating History of the Art of Exaggeration

If you’ve ever been on a family vacation, you’ve likely come across caricature artists on beach sidewalks, fairs, or tourist spots. Today’s caricature artists are known for illustrating comical, exaggerated portraits of their subjects. However, you might be surprised to hear that the silly art style was once a highly-regarded art form that originated in the 16th century. Did you know that Leonardo Da Vinci drew caricatures?

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Jewelry
November 10, 2021

Beaded Snake Jewelry Looks Like Real Reptiles Wrapped Around Your Body

Those with a fear of snakes might cringe at the thought of wearing one around their neck, but these jewelry designs by Ukrainian artist Anna (of Foxy Style Jewelry), might just change your mind. Anna creates beaded snake jewelry designs that celebrate the serpent as a timeless charm. The serpent is one of the oldest mythological symbols, and throughout history, snakes have been a common motif in jewelry designs.

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Funny
November 5, 2021

Meteorologist Wore the Perfect Green Screen Costume To Look Like She’s Floating on a Cloud

When KFVS News in Missouri broadcast the weather report on October 31, meteorologist Lisa Michaels decided to treat her viewers to a surprise. For Halloween, she created a special green screen costume that made her look like a floating cloud on screen. Michaels’ costume comprised a fluffy cloud wrapped around her waist, which appears to be made of cotton wool.

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Art
November 3, 2021

Land Artist Leaves Incredible Mosaics Made Entirely of Pebbles All Around Thailand

Using the natural landscape as his canvas, British artist Justin Bateman creates impermanent artwork from found pebbles and stones. The artist now lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where he leaves detailed pebble portraits on beaches, in forests, by railways, and up mountains. Each natural-colored stone acts as an individual paint stroke or mark that’s integral to the overall image. On Instagram Bateman plainly says, “Pebbles are my Pixels.

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