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
August 14, 2025

Abstract Painter Creates Colorful Works Inspired by the Beauty of Stained Glass

Creativity often builds from one medium to another, and British artist Jason Anderson knows this firsthand. His artistic journey began in stained glass, when he worked on several restoration projects for cathedrals in England. Although he left the medium behind, it still shapes his style today. Now a painter, he creates vibrant, abstract works filled with luminous colors and geometric forms that echo the glasswork tradition he came from.

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Food Art
August 11, 2025

Food Artist Makes Cute Snacks That Look Just Like Her Dog

Everyone expresses their love for their pets in their own unique way. Whether it’s showering them with toys and treats or smothering them with kisses and cuddles, there are endless ways to show affection and care for your furry companion. South Korean pet-owner Kim Da-som has found her unique way of expressing her appreciation for her adorable dog named Jin Mokhwa. She creates edible treats inspired by his fluffy face.

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Inspiring
August 4, 2025

Colin Farrell Completes Dublin Marathon While Pushing His Friend in a Wheelchair

In October 2024, Irish actor Colin Farrell ran the Dublin Marathon and pushed his friend, Emma Fogarty, in a wheelchair for the final stretch. Fogarty lives with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare and incurable skin condition often called “butterfly skin” due to its extreme fragility, causing the skin to blister easily. Farrell’s act of solidarity helped raise €774,000 (around $895,500) for Debra Ireland, a charity that supports people with EB.

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Archeology
July 30, 2025

4,000-Year-Old Handprint Discovered on Ancient Egyptian Clay Artifact

A 4,000-year-old handprint has been uncovered on an ancient Egyptian clay artifact, offering a tangible glimpse into the lives of people from the distant past. The marking—featuring distinct indentations of the palm and fingers—was discovered by researchers at Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam Museum on the base of a clay “soul house,” a handbuilt model of a building often placed in tombs to hold food offerings.

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My Modern Met

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