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.
Inspiring
January 25, 2026

Discover the Japanese Philosophy of “Ichi-Go Ichi-E” Helps Us Live in the Present

Most of us spend huge chunks of our day glued to phones and laptops, constantly checking emails, scrolling notifications, and refreshing the news. But these habits aren’t exactly healthy, and studies suggest our attention spans have steadily shrunk over the past 20 years. This may be alarming, but by consciously learning to focus on the present moment, we can lead happier, healthier lives with our attention span more intact.

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Health
January 20, 2026

Science Reveals the Surprising Health Benefits of Singing

If you love to sing, you’re in luck. Research shows that using your voice comes with a surprising range of health benefits. From improving lung function to helping you relax, there are plenty of good reasons to belt out your favorite tunes—even if you’re slightly off-key. Singing stimulates the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain through the throat and vocal cords to organs throughout the body.

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Inspiring
January 18, 2026

80-Year-Old Makes History and Completes Life-Long Dream of Hiking the Appalachian Trail

If anyone proves that age is just a number, it’s 80-year-old Betty Kellenberger. On September 12, 2025, she made history as the oldest woman to complete a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. She trekked a gruelling 2,200 miles across 14 states, from Maine to Georgia, completing a goal she first set for herself as a child. Kellenberger—a retired school teacher—first came across the famous Appalachian Trail while reading about it during elementary school.

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Art
January 14, 2026

Artist Sold Snowballs for $1 in 1983 and Made People Question the Value of Art

What gives something value, and who gets to decide? This question sits at the heart of David Hammons’ work, an American artist best known for his works in and around New York City and Los Angeles during the 1970s and ’80s. One of his most well-known pieces, Bliz-aard Ball Sale (1983), involved Hammons selling snowballs alongside street vendors in Cooper Square in New York City.

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My Modern Met

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