Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
Travel
March 19, 2025

Singapore Is Giving Away 60 Round-Trip Flights for U.S. Travelers Ready to Explore the City State

As a major international hub, Singapore is a popular stopover destination for travelers flying between the U.S., Europe, and Asia. However, this vibrant city-state deserves more than just a brief visit, as it offers endless opportunities for adventure. To encourage longer stays, the Singapore Tourism Board recently launched the Stopover, Do-Over campaign in partnership with the Singapore Global Network. As part of the initiative, they’re giving away 60 round-trip flights for U.S.

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Sculpture
March 14, 2025

Artist’s Stunning Stainless Steel Sculptures Freezes Water in Mid-Splash

Beijing-based artist Zheng Lu is known for his stainless steel sculptures that appear to defy gravity. Inspired by Chinese philosophy and calligraphy, each mirror-finished piece blurs the line between motion and stillness, capturing fleeting moments of water mid-splash. Whether they’re placed on a pedestal, installed in a public park, or hanging midair in a gallery space, each sculpture represents a burst of energy frozen in time.

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Inspiring
March 10, 2025

Actor Michael Sheen Uses His Own Money to Clear $1.3 Million in Debt for 900 People

Welsh actor Michael Sheen—best known for his roles in Good Omens, Twilight, and more recently, A Very Royal Scandal—has written off £1 million (around $1.3 million) worth of debt for 900 people using his own money. He invested £100,000 ($129.190) of his own cash to set up a debt acquisition company, helping people in South Wales, where he grew up.

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Inspiring
March 7, 2025

RIP James Harrison: Blood Donor Who Saved the Lives of Over 2.4 Million Babies Dies at 88

Prolific blood donor James Harrison—whose plasma saved the lives of more than two million babies—has died at age 88. His family revealed that he peacefully passed away in his sleep at a nursing home in New South Wales, Australia, on February 17. Harrison was famously known as “The Man with the Golden Arm” because his blood contained a rare and valuable antibody called Anti-D.

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