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.
Drawing
October 15, 2019

Designer Creates Diagrams and Maps to Visually Explain Complex Systems and Ideas

If you’ve ever been lost in a new city or totally bamboozled by the proper way to set a table, New York-based designer and inventor Archie Archambault (of Archie’s Press) aims to set you straight. His minimalist diagrams and map illustrations visualize complex forms and ideas in an easy-to-understand way—and they look great too! Archambault began his chart series when he was living in Portland and got lost.

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Creative Products
October 11, 2019

Hand-Painted Glass Mugs and Teapots Look Like Beautiful Stained Glass Art

Ukrainian glass painting artist Vita (of Vitraaze) produces mugs and teapots that are sure to brighten up your morning tea time. Each vibrant piece is hand-painted with non-toxic paint and then heat-set so the designs don’t come off when washed. From floral designs to seasonal motifs, each colorful piece is a functional piece of art. “I love the idea that I am not only creating something beautiful but also useful,” says Vita.

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Sculpture
October 7, 2019

Interview: Exquisite Ceramic Vessels Mimicking Organic Shapes Found in Nature

From landscape paintings to coral reef-inspired textiles, nature is a constant source of inspiration for many contemporary artists. Cleveland-based ceramicist Yumiko Goto (of Echo of Nature) is one of those creatives. She sculpts one-of-a-kind vases, ring dishes, and lidded vessels based on the structures found in nature—including delicate flower petals, seeds, and buds. Originally from Osaka, Japan, Goto grew up with a grandmother who was a professional kimono maker.

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Dance
October 4, 2019

Legendary Nicholas Brothers Dance Routine Was Unrehearsed and Filmed in One Take

Most dance routines are practiced countless times before they’re performed, but the legendary Nicholas Brothers could dazzle audiences on the first take. A clip from the movie Stormy Weather (1943)—featuring Cab Calloway and his orchestra performing Jumpin Jive—captures Fayard (1914–2006) and Harold (1921–2000) Nicholas jumping into tap-dancing action to perform an incredible routine that was completely unrehearsed and recorded in one take.

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