Posts by Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou was a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
Creative Products
July 1, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘Sleep Box’ Prototype Is Now a Real Product You Can Pre-Order

Earlier this year, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg came up with a clever little invention to improve his wife's sleep cycle. Simply called a “sleep box,” Zuckerberg's wooden cube features a faint light that gently indicates when it's time to rise and shine. After sharing his work with his Instagram audience, he invited eager entrepreneurs to build upon his idea—and, now, it seems a “sleep box” for the masses will soon be on the market.

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Store
June 25, 2019

Add a Splash of Color to Your Morning Coffee with These Summery Pantone Mugs

When it comes to color, Pantone is king. Known for its iconic swatch cards, the company has changed the way we think of pigments, printing, and everything in between—including, surprisingly, a cup of coffee. Aiming to add a drop of color to your morning routine, Pantone has produced a line of mugs modeled after their distinctive paint swatches.

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Travel
June 21, 2019

5 Must-See Museums in Paris (That Aren’t The Louvre or Musée d’Orsay)

Planning a trip to Paris? If so, you've likely come across countless lists of the capital city's must-see museums. While these resources can be helpful, they often feature very little variety, with the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and other mainstream museums seemingly always at the top. These popular sites, however, are not all that Paris has to offer. In fact, some of the city's best museums can be found a bit off the beaten track.

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Social Cause
June 15, 2019

Interview: This Man Is Caring for the Last Two Northern White Rhinos on Earth

Every day, an ever-growing number of plant and animal species risk extinction. While most of us only occasionally face this fact, James Mwenda, a conservationist at Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy, deals with it on a daily basis. Tasked with the job of protecting two critically endangered northern white rhinos, Mwenda's role as a caregiver carries a lot of weight—especially since this pair is the last of their subspecies.

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My Modern Met

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