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

Artist Explores the Depths of Human Emotion Through Striking Oil Paintings

Istanbul-born, Santa Monica-based artist Reyhan Gulses Demircioglu brings human emotion to life through her striking large-scale oil paintings. Blending realism with expressive, abstract backgrounds, she places her subjects in moody, evocative scenes that tell a story beyond the canvas. “My work explores the intersection of realism and introspection, often capturing moments that feel both intimate and timeless,” Demircioglu tells My Modern Met.

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Watercolor Painting
March 26, 2025

Watercolor Artist Creates Stunning Large-Scale Canvases Filled With Lifelike Flowers

It’s not often you see watercolor paintings on a grand scale, yet Ukrainian artist Janet Pulcho masterfully uses these versatile pigments to create larger-than-life flower paintings. Each petal, stem, and leaf is incredibly detailed. Her work feels almost alive, as if you could reach out and feel the texture of each bloom. Now based in Florence, Italy, Pulcho draws endless inspiration from the region’s stunning natural beauty and rich art history.

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Good News
March 25, 2025

8-Year-Old Heart Transplant Candidate Craving Pickles Gets “Pickle Party” in Children’s Hospital

An 8-year-old named Emerson Bayse considers pickles a big dill—especially now that she’s awaiting a heart transplant at Boston Children’s Hospital. Her hankering for pickles began as she prepared for the procedure, a common experience for cardiac patients on fluid restrictions, who often develop a taste for salty foods.

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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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My Modern Met

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