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
April 2, 2025

Painting of Resting Lions Hanging in Family Home for 150 Years Turns Out To Be an Original Eugène Delacroix

Sometimes, the greatest treasures are hidden in plain sight. This was the case for a family in France who had no idea they possessed a work by one of history’s most influential artists. During an inventory at the family property in Touraine, auctioneer Malo de Lusac discovered a previously unknown painting by the 19th-century French artist Eugène Delacroix.

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Style
March 31, 2025

Ukrainian Man Experiencing Homelessness Becomes Unexpected Style Icon

True style isn’t about wealth or privilege—it’s about creativity, confidence, and self-expression. Few prove this better than Slavik, a man experiencing homelessness in Ukraine. In 2011, his ever-changing, carefully curated street style caught the eye of photographer Yurko Dyachyshyn, turning him into an unexpected fashion icon. Unlike traditional fashion influencers or models, Slavik had no wealth or designer labels—just an incredible sense of individuality.

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Archeology
March 20, 2025

Geological Shift Causes Ancient Roman Villa To Re-Emerge From Lake Fusaro in Italy

In recent years, historians and archaeologists have uncovered some incredible pieces of human history, yet there’s still so much more waiting to be discovered. One fascinating example is the recent emergence of an ancient Roman villa from Lake Fusaro, near Naples, Italy, which was revealed as a rapid geological shift caused the water levels to drop.

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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.