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
March 23, 2026

Artist Paints Found Rocks To Resemble Comfort Foods and Household Objects

Painting rocks is typically a fun activity introduced to kids at a young age, but New York–based artist Elizabeth Saloka has turned the nostalgic pastime into an equally entertaining art form as an adult. Using stones of all shapes and sizes, she meticulously paints them to resemble an array of snacks and common household objects, from peanut butter jars to old cellphones.

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Good News
March 19, 2026

Restaurant Offers Free Oysters to Any 80-Year-Old Dining With Their Dad, So This Guy Showed up With His 99-Year-Old Dad

Founded in 1938, Wintzell’s Oyster House in Mobile, Alabama, has been a favorite local institution for generations. And for the Rush family, it became the perfect place to celebrate a special milestone. After spotting a playful sign that reads, “Free oysters to any man 80 years old accompanied by his father,” they decided to put the promise to the test.

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Entertainment
March 16, 2026

Celebrities Wear New Artists4Ceasefire Pin Designed by Shepard Fairey at the Oscars

Embed from Getty Images The Oscars aren’t only about glitz, glam, and celebrating films. For some actors and filmmakers, the awards bring a chance to raise awareness for important issues. Artists4Ceasefire is an initiative that brings together hundreds of actors and other famous advocates who are collectively calling for lasting peace in Palestine, Israel, and around the world. In 2024, many celebrities wore red Artists4Ceasefire pins to the Oscars, and the movement continues to grow.

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My Modern Met

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