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.
News
October 22, 2025

RIP Susan Stamberg: Legendary “Founding Mother” of NPR Who Championed Art and Culture

NPR’s legendary “founding mother,” Susan Stamberg, has passed away at 87. A pioneering journalist who broke barriers in the age of a male-dominated industry, Stamberg became the first woman to co-host a national nightly news program on All Things Considered in 1972. She was known and loved for her warmth, curiosity, and conversational interviewing style that brought humanity and depth to arts and culture reporting.

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Good News
October 20, 2025

Ireland Offers $1,500 Monthly Basic Income for Artists to Support Innovation and Creativity

Making a living as an artist can be challenging, but Ireland is setting a new standard for supporting those in creative careers. Following a successful trial, the country plans to make its Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) permanent starting in 2026. The forward-thinking initiative will provide 2,000 Ireland-based artists and creative arts workers with a weekly payment of about €325 (roughly $375)

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Wedding
October 16, 2025

These Disney Princess-Inspired Bridal Dresses Will Make You Believe in Happily Ever After

Disney princesses are some of the most iconic characters from childhood, but there’s no reason their magic can’t be appreciated in adulthood too. Japanese bridal brand KURAUDIA recently revealed a stunning Disney-inspired wedding dress collection, giving brides the chance to embody their favorite princesses on their special day. The new collection reimagines eight of Disney’s famous princesses, including Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Tiana, and Rapunzel.

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Music
October 10, 2025

Iceland Eclipse Festival Announces “Second Contact” Lineup of Artists and Scientists

Earlier this year, we shared the exciting news about Iceland Eclipse 2026, a one-of-a-kind festival that brings together music, science, art, and astronomy. Now, the team behind the event has revealed its Second Contact programming, introducing even more artists, scientists, and visionaries who will gather on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula from August 12-15, 2026. During the festival, Iceland will fall all under total darkness during the country’s last solar eclipse until 2196.

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My Modern Met

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