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.
Sculpture
March 17, 2019

18th-Century Sculpture Has a Delicate Net Carved Out of a Single Block of Marble

For centuries, sculptors around the world have adopted marble as their medium of choice. In order to both illustrate marble's carving capabilities and showcase their own sculpting skills, these artists often select subjects that require a certain level of expertise. These challenging motifs include anatomical details, dynamic drapery, and, in the case of Il Disinganno, delicate netting.

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Sculpture
March 11, 2019

Blown Glass Sculptures Look Like Delicate Ghosts of the Natural World

Artisan Simone Crestani finds inspiration in the “imperfect elegance” of nature. This striking quality informs his entire practice, materializing as beautiful blown glass sculptures of biotic forms found in the natural world. In Crestani's collection of works, a wide array of flora, fauna, and other organic objects come to life. Using borosilicate glass, he crafts sculptures that showcase his subject's decorative yet flawed details.

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Creative Products
March 1, 2019

25 Treasures To Make St. Patrick’s Day Even More Magical

Looking for a way to get in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day? If so, you're in luck! To celebrate this charming time, we've put together a treasure trove of goodies that are bound to brighten your Irish holiday. Whether you want to wish someone a happy holiday or simply treat yourself, you're sure to find something that tickles your fancy. These great gifts are more than the standard “Kiss me, I'm Irish” t-shirts.

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Style
February 28, 2019

15 Beautiful Mardi Gras Masks to Celebrate Carnival in Style

Carnival is upon us! Commencing after Christmas and leading up to Lent, this merry season concludes with Mardi Gras, a day dedicated to indulgence. If you plan on partaking in Fat Tuesday's festivities, make sure you have the perfect Mardi Gras mask so you can celebrate in style. Here, we've put together 15 of our favorite festive masks to help you escape the everyday and adopt a new persona this Mardi Gras.

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My Modern Met

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