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.
Inspiring
June 2, 2026

14-Year-Old Wins National Spelling Bee After Correctly Spelling 32 Words in 90 Seconds

Are you confident with your spelling skills? Even if you know your i’s from your e’s, you’re probably still not quite on the level of California teen Shrey Parikh. The 14-year-old has just been crowned the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion after correctly spelling a record 32 words in 90 seconds. Parikh competed against 12-year-old Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round 90-second “spell-off” tiebreaker.

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Wedding
May 29, 2026

College Sweethearts Marry in Hospital Ceremony 10 Days Before Groom’s Death

Not all love stories work out as planned, but many are shaped by the moments that matter most. College sweethearts Robbie Fox and Kelli Peters, both 27, said “I do” last month at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital just 10 days before Fox’s death. Fox was first diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma (a rare and aggressive pediatric bone cancer) in 2024.

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Sculpture
May 28, 2026

Giant Sleeping Gaia Sculpture Rests Among Wildflowers at Chelsea Flower Show’s Garden of the Year

Those lucky enough to visit this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London discovered the award-winning Garden of the Year by Sarah Eberle. The enchanting display, titled On the Edge, featured a giant figure of Gaia, or Mother Nature, sleeping among the tall grass and wildflowers. The stunning sculpture was a collaborative effort, created by artists Tom Hare and Tim Wood.

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Painting
May 20, 2026

Artist Reimagines Famous Portraits Using a Pixel-Like Painting Technique

Polish artist Erky shows that you don’t need to render every detail to create a recognizable form. His portraits are created with thick, colorful daubs of paint arranged in a grid, resulting in works that resemble pixelated images. His striking, abstract work is a contemporary take on pointillism with larger, more tactile marks. The full image only comes into focus when you step back from the canvas.

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