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.
Painting
June 7, 2020

Ethereal Watercolor Paintings Capture Stockholm’s Colorful Energy

Inspired by picturesque scenes of Stockholm, Swedish artist Gunnel Moheim captures her hometown in colorful watercolor paintings. The talented creative works freely, allowing her emotion and intuition to guide her work and the delicate quality of her chosen medium to shine through. She says (translated from Swedish), “Creating and being creative is almost as important to me as breathing.” For Moheim, watercolor is the perfect medium because of its “subtle transparency and luminosity.

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Art
June 2, 2020

Artist Creates Beautiful “Morning Altars” From Found Pieces of Nature [Interview]

From leaning on a friend to throwing ourselves into our work, we all have different ways of dealing with adversity. For California-based artist Day Schildkret, the answer comes from practicing art out in natural landscapes. He discovered the healing power of art and nature while he was grieving the loss of his father and the end of his relationship.

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Design
May 25, 2020

Modular Cat Furniture Doubles as Chic Wall Art That Pet Parents Will Love

While most pet furniture isn't the most stylishly designed, Cats Mode creates modern cat furnishings that double as contemporary home accessories. The handcrafted pieces feature hexagonal wall shelves and icosahedron-shaped cat beds that not only look good but are designed with our furry friends' needs in mind. Cats might be seen as lazy creatures, but they still need plenty of exercise and entertainment. The Cats Mode wall shelves encourage felines to climb and explore.

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Animals
May 19, 2020

Photographer Shows Deer Having a Day at the Park in Japan With No People Around

One of the oldest public gardens in Japan, Nara Park is home to over 1,200 wild sika deer who roam freely around the 502 hectares (1,240 acres) grounds. The gentle creatures usually share the park with crowds of tourists, but since the COVID-19 lockdown, the deer have been enjoying the quiet time. Locals are still allowed to visit (as long as they uphold social distancing)

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