Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing 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.
Furniture
June 18, 2025

Enchanting Tables Made With Real Flowers, Botanicals, and Cruelty-Free Butterflies Cast in Resin

If you’ve ever collected and pressed flowers, you’ll likely appreciate the beautiful furniture designs by TK Fareed. She takes real botanicals and preserves them inside stunning resin and wood tables, allowing you to appreciate nature’s incredible beauty at home. Each unique floral composition looks like a rich still-life painting, full of stunning details and seemingly infinite layers.

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Installation
June 16, 2025

Van Gogh’s Famous Flower Paintings Are Brought to Life at New York Botanical Garden

Vincent van Gogh’s deep admiration for nature served as a constant source of inspiration throughout his brief life. Flowers, in particular, feature in many of the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter’s renowned works, from his iconic Sunflowers to the celebrated Irises. And now, you can experience Van Gogh’s painted botanicals in real life at the Van Gogh’s Flowers installation at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG).

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Animals
June 10, 2025

Filmmaker Captures What Happens When Wild Wolves Return to Their Kill

When wildlife filmmaker Jake Davis stumbled upon a fresh wolf kill in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem—a bull elk lying dead in the snow—he immediately recognized the opportunity to capture something extraordinary. He set up around $100,000 worth of cameras and sensors in weatherproof boxes around the kill site and then left them rolling for over a month.

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Health
June 5, 2025

Study Suggests Nighttime Cuddling May Help Couples Decrease Stress

A good night’s sleep is key to our well-being, and recent research reveals that sharing a bed with a loved one may offer additional emotional benefits. Psychologist Josh Novak and cognitive development researcher Kaleigh Miller from Auburn University, in Alabama, found that sleeping beside a partner—particularly in intimate positions—can significantly lower stress levels. Their findings indicate that reduced stress contributes to stronger feelings of attachment and emotional security within the relationship.

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