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.
Style
November 14, 2018

Japanese Stylist Shows How a New Hairstyle Can Change Everything

Those who are always changing up their hairstyle will know that the right cut and color can drastically improve your look. Japanese hair stylist Shou Otsuki specializes in giving his male clients transformational makeovers, turning them from drab dudes to dapper men. Otsuki posts each hair transformation on Instagram in fun before and after videos.

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Painting
November 11, 2018

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Migrating Animals Carrying Tiny Ecosystems on Their Backs

Combining her hyperrealistic style with her vivid imagination, Portland-based artist Lisa Ericson creates surreal, nature-inspired animal paintings. Each colorful acrylic-on-panel artwork from her Border Crossing series depicts fantastical combinations of plants and animals, all of which seem to be traveling on epic journeys to unknown lands.

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Animals
November 5, 2018

Meet Lotus: The Majestic Maine Coon Cat Who’s a Gigantic Ball of Love

Due to their majestic size and sociable nature, Maine Coons are known as the “gentle giants” of the domestic cat world. With distinctive long fur that frames their expressive faces like a lion’s mane, these felines have a unique mythical quality that makes them a favorite among cat lovers all over the world. One Maine Coon beauty to recently catch our attention is Lotus, a glamorous fluff ball who’s full of personality.

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Art
October 31, 2018

People in Japan Dressed Up as Famous Paintings for a Halloween Parade

Sunday October 28, 2018 marked the 22nd annual Halloween parade in the city of Kawasaki in the prefecture Kanagawa, Japan. Around 2,000 people in costume marched the streets along with 120,000 excited spectators. Among ghosts, vampires, skeletons, and other cosplay creations, a group of art-loving participants dressed as famous paintings, bringing some of the world’s most famous art history masterpieces to life.

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My Modern Met

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