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.
Toys
July 10, 2025

1,986-Piece 3D LEGO Poster Celebrates Freddie Mercury at Wembley

When you picture Freddie Mercury, what is he wearing? The Queen legend is perhaps most remembered in his iconic white-and-yellow military-style jacket, posing with his fist in the air on stage. In tribute to that unforgettable moment from Queen’s 1986 Magic tour, LEGO set designer Takesz recreated the scene as a buildable 3D poster. Measuring 65 centimeters (25.6 inches) tall and 40 centimeters (15.7 inches)

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Art
July 8, 2025

Artist Recreates Iconic Artworks With LEGO Pieces That Mimic Digital Pixels

Since their introduction in 1949, LEGO bricks have been used in countless imaginative ways, far beyond their original purpose. Mexican artist Gerardo Pontiérr is one person who takes these colorful plastic pieces and turns them into something extraordinary. He recreates famous paintings and portraits as 3D, pixel-like artworks made from thousands of LEGO pieces.

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Installation
July 3, 2025

Animated Loops Spring to Life Through River-Powered Kinetic Installation

Only 14% of England’s rivers are in good health, with the rest heavily polluted by sewage and chemicals from industrial farming. The plants, animals, insects, and birds that once thrived in these vibrant ecosystems are now at serious risk. Now, London-based filmmakers Tom Wrigglesworth and Matt Robinson of Tom & Matt studio are creatively spotlighting the urgent need to protect the UK’s freshwater habitats in their new film, Flow.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.