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.
Animals
July 12, 2019

Incredibly Rare Pink Katydid Is Spotted in the Wild

Have you ever seen a pink cricket? There’s only a 1 in 500 chance of finding one, but bug enthusiast Deri Saputa was recently lucky enough to spot one in the wild. This incredibly rare fuchsia-colored katydid is the result of a condition called erythrism—a genetic mutation that allows for abnormal amounts of red pigment in the absence of “normal” green pigment.

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Architecture
July 10, 2019

7 Women Built Their Dream Retirement Home to Live Their Last Days Together

Many people worry about becoming lonely with old age, but a group of 7 girlfriends in Guangzhou, China made a pact to live out their last days together. They decided to pull together 4 million yuan ($580,000) to turn an old 700-square-meter house into their dream retirement home. Set in the green hills of suburban Guangzhou, their three-story communal home has ample room for group gatherings on the ground floor, while upstairs has private rooms.

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Design
July 5, 2019

This Unusual Subway Station Entrance in Frankfurt Looks Like a Tram Crashing into the Sidewalk

Subway stations aren’t usually go-to spots to see cool architecture, but many cities around the world make commuting more enjoyable by turning their transit hubs into works of art. While the best design is usually seen underground, an unusual subway entrance in Frankfurt, Germany brings artistic architecture to street level. Located in the city center, the Bockenheimer Warte subway entrance looks like an old tram car crashing into the concrete sidewalk.

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Drawing
June 29, 2019

Illustrator Captures “Magical Realism” in Imaginative Storybook Illustrations

Describing her work as “magical realism,” award-winning, Tel Aviv-based illustrator Gabriella Barouch creates captivating images that evoke childhood nostalgia. Her distinct visual language is characterized by delicate lines and a slightly muted color palette that’s influenced by her love of old picture books. Each drawing depicts fantastical scenes where animals and humans are friends. Barouch plays with scale, often allowing animals to be the dominant subject, while humans are often depicted as small, fairy-like characters.

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