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
December 25, 2018

Beautiful California Winery Boasts a World-Class Contemporary Sculpture Collection

Nestled in Northern California's wine country, the Donum Estate is one of Sonoma Valley's most beautiful vineyards. In addition to its sprawling orchards and endless rows of grapevines, the 200-acre site boasts a world-class collection of contemporary sculpture that intertwines “art, nature, and the human hand.” Known as the Sculpture Park, this open-air museum features monumental works by today's top artists.

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Architecture
December 19, 2018

Kirigami Book Lets You Recreate Paper Models of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Most Famous Buildings

If you've ever dreamed of being a world-famous architect, now is your chance. With this set of Frank Lloyd Wright Paper Models by Marc Hagan-Guirey—the creative designer and artist behind Paper Dandy—you can channel one of the practice's most prolific figures as you play with paper. Each set of DIY paper models comes with ready-to-build structures inspired by 14 of Frank Lloyd Wright's most iconic creations.

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Installation
December 13, 2018

NYC Subway Station Gets Redesigned with Colorful Dog Mosaics

In the 1970s, artist William Wegman adopted his first Weimaraner. Fittingly named Man Ray, this dog played a pivotal role in the evolution of Wegman's creative practice. Not only did the pup prompt the artist to turn his attention from painting to photography, but he also inspired Wegman's most well-known works: portraits of Weimaraners wearing clothing.

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Design
December 3, 2018

Finland Gives Every Parent-to-Be a Baby Box Kit Full of Essentials

For over 75 years, the Finnish government has gifted mothers-to-be with a very practical present: a baby box. Full of simple supplies, this starter kit comes with everything expectant and adoptive parents could hope for, helping them seamlessly adjust to life with a newborn. Every year, a new maternity package is designed and distributed by Kela, Finland's social security institution. Typically, it comes with around 60 products.

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