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.
Design
September 20, 2025

Sleek Modular Wellness System Is a Sauna, Steambath, and Plunge Pool in One

Renowned for its contemporary and innovative sauna designs, Italian brand Effe has long set the standard for wellness experiences that seamlessly unite design, technology, and sustainability. At Milan Design Week, the brand recently introduced Petra SH, a modular wellness system that combines a home sauna, hammam, and plunge bath, all in one customizable structure.

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Installation
September 15, 2025

Giant Sleeping Dachshund Sleeps on the Floor of a Futuristic Store in Seoul

While most retail stores don’t allow dogs inside, Gentle Monster’s new headquarters and flagship, Haus Nowhere Seoul, makes an exception. Located in the Seongsu neighborhood, the 13-story, dream-like complex features an unexpected centerpiece—a giant animatronic dachshund peacefully napping in the middle of the space. With gently moving ears, a twitching nose, and a body that rises and falls to the rhythm of its breath, the mechanical canine sculpture looks incredibly lifelike.

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Street Art
September 11, 2025

Efforts To Erase Banksy’s New Mural May Have Actually Amplified His Message

Earlier this week, on September 8, 2025, a new mural by anonymous street artist Banksy appeared on a wall in London. Specifically, the artist painted it on the Queen's Building in the Royal Courts of Justice complex, and it wasn’t long before attempts were made to erase it, leaving the controversial work partially removed. Banksy has never shied away from politics, but his latest piece appears to have struck a particular nerve with the British government.

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