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.
Social Cause
September 6, 2024

Swedish Armed Forces Campaign Champions LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Pride

In Sweden, every person between the ages of 16 and 70 is required to serve in the country’s defense forces. While many are conscripted into the military, the Swedish Armed Forces are committed to ensuring that no one feels intimidated by the prospect. When Sweden hosted EuroPride, the Armed Forces wanted to send a message that would resonate across Europe.

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Animals
August 28, 2024

You Should Never Run From a Charging Bear But Here’s What You Should Do Instead

When confronted with danger, we often face a choice between fight or flight. For many, the instinctive reaction to a charging bear is to run. However, this response can be more dangerous than you might think. A wildlife tour company, Scenic Bear Viewing in Homer, Alaska, recently shared a video revealing that it’s better to stand your ground when faced with a charging bear.

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Painting
August 21, 2024

Self-Taught Artist Captures Every Tiny Hair and Feather in Hyperrealistic Animal Paintings

Artist Carla Grace Ollwitz crafts stunning paintings that showcase the beauty of animals in breathtaking detail. Born in South Africa and having lived on multiple continents during her childhood, her experiences resulted in a deep love for nature that shines through in her work. “I spent many years in different parts of Africa as a child and youth,” Ollwitz tells My Modern Met.

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Architecture
August 19, 2024

Floating Public Pool With Self-Filtering System Ensures Clean Swimming Water in NYC

Rumors of a plus-shaped public pool coming to New York's waterways have been “floating” around for quite some time, but now the prototype has finally made a splash. Almost 15 years ago, non-profit organization +POOL envisioned a self-filtering floating pool on New York’s rivers that would allow everyone to access clean, swimmable water.

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My Modern Met

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