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.
Oil Painting
October 19, 2025

Artist Reimagines 20th-Century Art with Dreamlike Paintings Evoking Past and Present

Artists of the 20th century were daringly experimental and profoundly influential, and they continue to inspire contemporary artists today. Berlin-based Chilean painter Pablo Benzo is one artist who champions the historic art movements of the time with his dreamlike paintings that capture the past and present. Benzo is inspired by the Cubist and Surrealist artists who rejected realism and instead looked inward to convey something that speaks to our shared human experience.

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Entertainment
October 13, 2025

RIP Diane Keaton: Oscar-Winning ‘Annie Hall’ Actor Dies at 79

Legendary actor Diane Keaton—best known for her roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather, and Father of the Bride—passed away on October 11, at the age of 79. Her unexpected death was confirmed by Dori Rath, a producer of Keaton’s films; however, there are no further details available at this time. Diane Keaton’s big breakthrough came with Annie Hall (1977), the role that earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress.

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News
October 7, 2025

Celebrities and Politicians Remember Jane Goodall’s Remarkable Legacy

Beloved primatologist and anthropologist, Jane Goodall, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the age of 91. From celebrities to world leaders, tributes have flooded in, revealing the lasting imprint she left on hearts and minds around the world. Known for her 65-year study on wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania, Goodall was a powerful advocate for animal welfare.

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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.