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.
Photography
September 8, 2025

Photographer Reveals the Timeless Charm of Cuba’s Forgotten Spaces

Cuba has drawn globetrotters to its vibrant streets, where colorful, crumbling buildings and classic cars stand as enduring echoes of the past. Istanbul-based, British photographer James Kerwin recently visited the Caribbean country to capture the enduring beauty of the now-abandoned colonial buildings, Art Deco theaters, and mid-century homes that embody the timeless spirit of the island. His series, Time Suspended, captures both the charm of Cuba and the weight of its history.

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Tattoos
September 3, 2025

Dad Gets Tattoo To Match Son’s Surgery Scar After Life-Saving Heart Operation

Parents will do just about anything to make their kids feel loved. For New York-based Eric Conklin, that meant getting a tattoo to match the scar on his son’s chest. His little boy, Bennet, was born with a congenital heart defect and spent over a month in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU. In that short time, Bennet went through seven surgeries, which left him with a long scar down his chest.

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Design
August 18, 2025

Gold-Coated Visor Designed for Artemis III Astronauts by Oakley and Axiom Space

NASA’s Artemis III mission, set to launch in 2027, will be the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17 in 1972. But this time, the crew will be wearing a spacesuit designed and developed by Axiom Space, in partnership with Prada for the outer layer design, and a cutting-edge visor system designed by eyewear brand Oakley. Built specifically for the harsh conditions of lunar exploration, the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU)

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My Modern Met

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