Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
Animals
June 11, 2021

Waddles the Disabled Duck Walks for the First Time on His 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg

It’s not just humans that use prosthetic limbs—wounded or disabled animals can benefit from them, too. In the past, we’ve reported on cats, dogs, and even an elephant who have been fitted for prosthesis. The latest creature who’s now learning to walk on an artificial foot is an adorable duck named Waddles. Waddles was born with a deformed leg, but his adoptive owner Ben Weinman wanted to help him live a better life.

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Paper Art
June 8, 2021

Brilliant Paper Sculptures of Nature’s Most Beautiful Birds and Butterflies

At first glance, these colorful creatures look like real, living birds and butterflies, but a closer look reveals that they’re actually crafted from paper. Colombia-born, Bristol-based artist Diana Beltrán Herrera has been sculpting wildlife from paper since 2012, and today she’s a master of her craft. She creates lifelike birds, butterflies, flowers, and more, complete with extraordinary detail and tangible texture.

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Music
May 31, 2021

Watch Soldiers of the U.S. Army Field Band Play a Cover of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’

Those who serve in the U.S. military are often separated from their families for long periods of time. This can be taxing on the mental health of soldiers, but Six-String Soldiers of the United States Army Field Band are turning to music to deal with the pain of missing home. The band recently performed a cover of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, live on location in Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland.

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