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.
Sculpture
October 7, 2024

Artist Captures the Ripples of Change With Stainless Steel “Splash” Sculpture

Sculptor and digital artist Michael Benisty is known for his ethereal, awe-inspiring sculptures designed to foster human connection. His works have captivated audiences at events like Burning Man and in locations around the world. Now, his latest public artwork is permanently on display at the new Splash Apartments in Portland, Oregon. Aptly titled Splash, this 6,000-pound, 20-foot-tall sculpture blends the shape of a human face with the flowing movement of water.

Read Article

Dance
October 3, 2024

‘Edges of Ailey’ Exhibition Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey is regarded as one of the greatest choreographers of the 20th century, renowned for his transformative impact on modern dance. His innovative approach blended various styles and brought African American culture to the forefront, making dance more accessible to a wider audience. Ailey’s emphasis on storytelling and emotion left a lasting legacy, inspiring generations of dancers and choreographers worldwide.

Read Article

Installation
September 30, 2024

Japanese Forests and Rice Terraces Are Transformed Into Magical Multicolored Dreamscapes

Japanese art collective teamLab recently transformed Izura, a rugged coastal region in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, into a mesmerizing landscape for art and nature lovers to explore. The immersive exhibition, titled Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces, illuminates the area’s concealed rice terraces and ancient forests, turning them into a vibrant spectacle of color and light. TeamLab's project, Digitized Nature, explores how digital technology and nature can merge to become art.

Read Article

Animals
September 24, 2024

Study Reveals How “Scuba Diving” Lizards Create an Air Bubble for Underwater Survival

Nature is always evolving in fascinating ways, and one lizard from the tropical rainforests of southwestern Costa Rica and Panama is a perfect example of that. Anolis aquaticus, better known as the water anole, is a semi-aquatic lizard with a remarkable survival trick. Often called “scuba-diving lizards,” they’ve developed the ability to create an air bubble over their heads, allowing them to breathe while underwater.

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.