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.
Paper Art
May 23, 2025

Laser-Cut Paper Art Highlights the Stunning Intricacy of Living Organisms

Paper artist Rogan Brown blends his love of art and science to create striking paper sculptures inspired by coral reefs, bacteria, and other complex forms of life. Inspired by scientific imagery, famous paintings, and his own observations of nature, his incredibly detailed works—made from countless intricate paper cut outs—give us a glimpse into often-overlooked worlds, both on land and beneath the sea.

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Nature
May 14, 2025

Watch Sir David Attenborough’s 99 Most Iconic Moments in a 6-Hour Birthday Tribute Video

Sir David Attenborough celebrated his 99th birthday on May 8, 2025, and to honor the occasion, BBC Earth released a six-hour video compilation showcasing the legendary broadcaster, biologist, and natural historian’s 99 most iconic moments. From nail-biting hunts to touching moments between animals in the wild, the archival footage is a powerful tribute to Attenborough’s extraordinary work spanning over seven decades. The captivating collection showcases Attenborough’s unmistakable ability to blend emotion and education in storytelling.

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Animals
May 12, 2025

Museum Staff Build Disabled Turtle a Custom Mobility Aid Made of LEGO Parts

All animals—big and small—deserve to live their best life. So when a wood turtle named Root showed up at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax, Nova Scotia, missing his right foot, the staff got creative. They built him a tiny mobility aid out of LEGO to help him move around more easily. Root arrived at the museum in September 2024, but he hasn’t lived in the wild for nearly 20 years.

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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.