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.
Food Art
August 11, 2025

Food Artist Makes Cute Snacks That Look Just Like Her Dog

Everyone expresses their love for their pets in their own unique way. Whether it’s showering them with toys and treats or smothering them with kisses and cuddles, there are endless ways to show affection and care for your furry companion. South Korean pet-owner Kim Da-som has found her unique way of expressing her appreciation for her adorable dog named Jin Mokhwa. She creates edible treats inspired by his fluffy face.

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Inspiring
August 4, 2025

Colin Farrell Completes Dublin Marathon While Pushing His Friend in a Wheelchair

In October 2024, Irish actor Colin Farrell ran the Dublin Marathon and pushed his friend, Emma Fogarty, in a wheelchair for the final stretch. Fogarty lives with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare and incurable skin condition often called “butterfly skin” due to its extreme fragility, causing the skin to blister easily. Farrell’s act of solidarity helped raise €774,000 (around $895,500) for Debra Ireland, a charity that supports people with EB.

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Archeology
July 30, 2025

4,000-Year-Old Handprint Discovered on Ancient Egyptian Clay Artifact

A 4,000-year-old handprint has been uncovered on an ancient Egyptian clay artifact, offering a tangible glimpse into the lives of people from the distant past. The marking—featuring distinct indentations of the palm and fingers—was discovered by researchers at Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam Museum on the base of a clay “soul house,” a handbuilt model of a building often placed in tombs to hold food offerings.

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Installation
July 28, 2025

Giant Glowing “Oracles” Use AI To Whisper Philosophical Musings on Life and the Future

Led by artist and founder Nimrod Weis, Australia-based ENESS is a multidisciplinary team that explores the intersection between the virtual and physical world through playful public art. Their latest installation, titled The Whispering Mountains, features “AI-filled,” hill-like creatures at the foot of The Remarkables, a stunning snow-capped mountainscape in Queenstown, New Zealand. These inviting, glowing giants act like “ancient oracles,” waking up as people walk by to tell their stories and share their wisdom.

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My Modern Met

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