Posts by Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou is 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.
Portrait Photography
July 24, 2019

Sentimental Photos Shine a Light on the Undying Love of Elderly Couples

For several years, But Natural Photography founder Sujata Setia has primarily dedicated her practice to newborn and family photography. After recently realizing that these shoots seldom featured grandparents, however, the London-based photographer decided to shift her focus, adding sentimental portraits of elderly couples to her beautiful body of work. In her series, titled Elderlies, Setia captures the “pure and honest” love shared by pairs of aging partners.

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Creative Products
July 17, 2019

Learn Thousands of Years of Art History As You Drink From This Quirky Coffee Cup

Wish there was a fun way to mix some art into your morning routine? Look no further than The Unemployed Philosophers Guild‘s Brief History of Art Mug—a unique cup that brews up “a crash course in the world’s greatest art” every time you enjoy a beverage. Capable of holding 14 ounces of liquid, this mug is relatively standard in size. However, much like a good cup of coffee, it packs a punch.

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Travel
July 5, 2019

The Stunning Beauty of Chefchaouen, a Moroccan Mountain Town Known as the “Blue Pearl”

In their captivating portfolio, Tiago Marques and Tania De Pascalis—a duo known collectively as Tiago & Tania—offer a treasure trove of spectacular photography. Aiming to open up a “dialogue between architecture and landscape, human and nature, fantasy and reality,” they seek out sites and subjects that are both authentic and awe-inspiring, like the spellbinding city of Chefchaouen. Known as the “Blue Pearl,” Chefchaouen is truly an architectural gem.

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My Modern Met

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