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.
Inspiring
February 25, 2019

Man Sells VCR on eBay and Receives Heartfelt Letter from 86-Year-Old Buyer

If you've ever used eBay, you know that transactions on the site are typically inconsequential. Objects are bought, sold, and sent with little fanfare, and most communication between venders and customers is minimal. For 31-year-old Matt Shoukry, however, what seemed like a straightforward sale turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Shoukry recently decided to sell his VCR on the popular online marketplace.

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Inspiring
February 19, 2019

Compassionate Man Turns Old Tires into Cozy Beds for Stray Cats and Dogs

Amarildo Silva Filho believes that “the only way to do a great job is to love what you do.” This inspiring outlook has culminated in a unique passion project for the 23-year-old animal-loving artist, who left a job in retail to focus his efforts on crafting upcycled tire beds for his local strays and shelter animals. So how does he do it?

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Sculpture
February 11, 2019

Surreal Sculptures of Contorted Clay Faces Reinterpret Reality

Using “realist sculptural techniques accompanied by surrealist imagination,” self-taught artist Johnson Tsang taps into his subconscious to reinterpret reality. For years, we've been drawn to Tsang's mind-bending body of work, which he has continued to cultivate with a new batch of clay portraits. Titled Lucid Dream II, Tsang's most recent series of contemporary sculptures is rendered in his signature, surreal style. Featuring expressive and emotive topsy-turvy faces, his work remains undeniably dreamlike and unsettlingly lifelike.

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History
February 7, 2019

9 Royally Fascinating Facts About the Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles boasts a grandiose history. Once the epicenter of French royalty, the elegant estate has undergone several transformations since its conception in the 17th century. Here, we explore some fascinating facts about the story of this national treasure, beginning with its humble roots and concluding with its lasting legacy. Learn about the majestic monument's past and present with these Palace of Versailles facts.   1. It started out as a hunting lodge.

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My Modern Met

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