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.
Food Art
April 20, 2020

Japanese Baker Creates “Invisible” Pie You Can Easily Make at Home

At first glance, this lemon tart by Japanese twitter user @tomeinohito looks like the beginnings of a delicious dessert with an ordinary pie crust, except it has a dollop of whipped cream that appears to be floating in mid-air. You might be wondering what type of sorcery this is and where the lemon flavor comes in. Take a closer look and you’ll notice the “invisible” filling.

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DIY
April 9, 2020

6 Therapeutic Art Projects to Help You Relax and De-Stress at Home

You probably have childhood memories of sculpting with clay and painting with your fingers, but as adults, we rarely allow ourselves the time to get messy with artistic materials. Creating art freely and working with our hands is proven to be therapeutic and a great way to rewind and recharge—even for those who don't consider themselves particularly artistically talented.

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Creative Products
March 30, 2020

This 2,000-Piece All-White Jigsaw Puzzle Will Challenge Even the Most Patient People

If you’ve already completed every jigsaw puzzle you own, perhaps it’s time to start one that’s a little more challenging. Japanese board game manufacturer Beverly has created a plain, all-white puzzle that is sure to test the patience of even the most experienced jigsaw masters. Described as the world’s smallest, “micro” puzzle, the “Pure Hell” design features no image to help you complete it—just 2,000 blank tiles.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.