Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing 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.

February 12, 2025

Man Who Fled Palisades Fire on a Bicycle Reunites With the Only Artwork Rescued From His Demolished Home

Last month, wildfires devastated Los Angeles, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. Among them was Francois Auroux, who evacuated his home on Sunset Boulevard during the Palisades Fire on his bicycle, navigating through thick smoke and flying embers as he tried to salvage as many possessions as he could. Fortunately, he crossed paths with NBC4’s Robert Kovacik, who was covering the scene and stepped in to help Auroux rescue two paintings.

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February 10, 2025

Artist Celebrates Birth of His Third Child in Ongoing Comic Series About Parenthood

Illustrator Yehuda Devir is known for capturing the humor and warmth of everyday family life in his ongoing comic series, One of Those Days. When we last featured his work in 2020, he was illustrating heartwarming moments with his wife and their then 1-year-old daughter. Nearly five years later, Devir’s family has grown, and the couple are now proud parents of three adorable children.

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February 7, 2025

Traveling Land Artist Creates Stunning Portraits Out of Found Pebbles Wherever He Goes

Every artist has their favorite material to create with, and for British artist Justin Bateman, it’s pebbles. He travels around Thailand, Indonesia, and the UK creating surprisingly detailed portraits of people and animals using found stones. Bateman’s stone mosaics are carefully placed on beaches, in parks, and on forest floors—right where the pebbles are sourced.

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February 4, 2025

Louvre Museum Plans New Grand Entrance Through Global Architecture Competition

On January 28, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron held a press conference in front of the iconic Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum in Paris, where he unveiled the ambitious Nouvelle Renaissance project. This renovation initiative aims to boost the museum’s sustainability and accessibility, while also tackling the escalating issue of overcrowding. The Louvre currently attracts around 8 million visitors annually, making it the most visited museum in the world.

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