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.
Travel
August 27, 2020

You Can Now Pedal Through California’s Scenic Redwood Forest on a Railbike

In an effort to give a new lease on life to some of America’s historic railway lines, Skunk Train is repurposing unused train tracks as adventurous tour routes. One of its most popular experiences is an excursion through the world-famous Redwood Route in northern California. But rather than ride the rails via train, you and a friend can pedal an electric-powered railbike meant for two.

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Art
August 21, 2020

Artist Turns Face Masks and COVID-Related Objects Into Miniature Outdoor Adventures

For almost a decade, Japanese artist Tanaka Tatsuya has spent every single day crafting miniature scenes made of everyday objects and tiny figurines. His ongoing Miniature Calendar series sees teeny subjects posed in miniature worlds where broccoli is a tree, a thumbtack is a table, and rice balls are mountains. However, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, Tatsuya has opted for incorporating objects that reflect the “new normal.

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Sculpture
August 16, 2020

Discover the Rich History of the Hobo Nickel and Meet the Artists Keeping the Craft Alive

The term “hobo nickel” might not sound like anything special, but don't be so quick to judge—it's an impressive art form. Named after the people who popularized the craft, hobo nickels were made by wandering “hobos” (people who often traveled by hopping freight trains) in the U.S. during the early 20th century. They would alter classic coins by engraving their own designs onto the circular metal surfaces using knives and other makeshift tools.

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DIY
August 10, 2020

Artist Releases DIY Crochet Pattern for Her Adorable Turtle Toy With Removable Shell

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to crochet, we’ve got the perfect starter project. Kate Kobets (of Toysneed) has created this adorable baby turtle with a removable shell, and she’s selling the DIY pattern and instructions on Etsy. The completed doll makes a great gift for a baby or young child, and anyone can make this super-cute character at home.

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My Modern Met

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