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.
Design
March 11, 2019

Logos of the World’s Biggest Brands Redesigned in the Bauhaus Style

Exactly 100 years ago, Bauhaus was born. Characterized by a modern and multidisciplinary approach to aesthetics, this school-turned-movement remains an important influence on contemporary art. To celebrate Bauhaus' birthday, creative platform 99designs has put together a project that reimagines iconic logos in the movement's iconic style. For 100 years of Bauhaus, 99designs invited its international community of creatives to put a Bauhaus spin on some of the world's most recognizable designs.

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Style
March 6, 2019

Andy Warhol Socks Cover Your Feet in Iconic Prints by the Pop Artist

No footwear is quite as fun as novelty socks. Available in a rainbow of colors and a range of patterns, these attention-grabbing accessories are a great way to tap into your creative side— especially when they're inspired by art. In addition to hosiery “feet-uring” portraits of famous artists, one set of artistic novelty socks that stands out from the rest is this series of Andy Warhol socks.

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Environment
February 28, 2019

Teacher Wears Same Dress for 100 Days Straight for a Lesson on Sustainability

Today, it's becoming increasingly clear that small acts can have a big impact on the environment. In addition to swapping out single-use products like straws and water bottles for reusable alternatives, one way to promote sustainability on a small-scale is to consider the consequences of clothing—an approach embodied by Julia Mooney‘s eye-opening experiment. Mooney, a middle school teacher from New Jersey, is on a mission to curb fast fashion.

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Creative Products
February 26, 2019

Ingenious Weather Poster Uses “Smart Ink” to Give Real-Time Weather Updates

Contemporary design has been transformed by smart technology. From tiny planters to entire cities, “self-monitoring” models are celebrated for both their connectivity and convenience. Taking this trend to new heights, design studio Typified has created a work of wall art that doubles as a live weather forecast. Promising that you'll “never forget to check the weather again,” the Typified Weather Poster is a state-of-the-art way to monitor your local meteorology.

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My Modern Met

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