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.
Inspiring
July 7, 2025

Family Doctor With Cancer Receives Support From Baltimore Residents He Spent Decades Helping

For the past 40 years, Dr. Michael Zollicoffer—affectionately known as Dr. Z by his patients—has dedicated his life to caring for residents in Baltimore’s most underserved neighborhoods. Whether or not they could afford to pay, he never turned anyone away, driven by a simple passion for helping others. Unfortunately, the 66-year-old family physician recently became a patient himself after being diagnosed with two types of cancer—renal and rectal.

Read Article

Pen Drawing
June 30, 2025

Serenity in Nature Captured Through Hatched Fountain Pen Drawings in Blue Ink

Nature has always been a go-to source of inspiration for artists, both past and present. Trees, clouds, mountains, and oceans have been interpreted in countless ways, each reflecting the unique vision of the artist. UK-based artist and illustrator Harry Frost adds his own voice to this tradition with a series of ink drawings that celebrate his love for the natural world.

Read Article

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.