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.
Crafts
April 3, 2026

Hand-Painted Ceramics Capture the Magic and Mystery of Mermaids With Golden Accents

Ukraine-based ceramic artist Iuliia Osoka creates whimsical mugs, plates, and more inspired by the enchanting world of mermaids. Working in porcelain, she hand-paints each piece with intricate illustrations of flowing figures drifting through blue surfaces that evoke the mystery of the sea. Osoka combines several techniques to bring her storybook ceramics to life.

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News
March 31, 2026

Tourists May Soon Have To Pay To Visit England’s Most Popular Museums

Supporting the arts is a growing challenge around the world, and England is now looking at new ways to finance its cultural institutions and art funding programs. One controversial idea currently under discussion is to charge international tourists an entrance fee to the UK’s best-known museums and galleries. While the proposal has not yet been implemented, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)

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Music
March 29, 2026

Music Creator Rewrites Toto’s “Africa” Song to List Every African Country Instead

Toto’s 1982 hit “Africa” is a well-loved classic. Written by band members David Paich and Jeff Porcaro, the nostalgic tune imagines the continent through lyrics that evoke escapism and a longing for peace, even though they had never actually visited Africa at the time. But what if the song were less romanticized and a little more educational?

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Travel
March 25, 2026

Rome Now Charges $2 for Up-Close Views of Its Iconic Trevi Fountain

Each year, millions of tourists head to Rome to see its incredible historic landmarks, with the famous Trevi Fountain topping many must-see lists. Set against the Palazzo Poli, the ornate 18th-century fountain attracted more than 10 million visitors in 2025 alone. And while you’re welcome to marvel at it from a distance for free, you’ll now be charged a €2 (around $2.31)

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