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.
Ancient Art
November 23, 2018

This Armless Sculpture Is One of the Louvre’s Most Treasured Masterpieces

It’s no secret that the Louvre museum has one of the world’s most stunning collections of art. In addition to the Mona Lisa and an entire Michelangelo Gallery, the major museum also excels in antiquities, with gems that include the Great Sphinx, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, also known as Nike of Samothrace.

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Jewelry
November 21, 2018

Luminous Resin and Wood Rings Offer a Glimmering Glimpse of the Northern Lights

If you like celestial statement pieces, you're destined to love what you discover in the My Modern Met Store. In our out-of-this-world online shop, you'll find a selection of jewelry that will leave you starry-eyed, including a solar system set, a moon phase necklace, and this Aurora Borealis ring by Secret Wood. Within each ring's resin bauble is a miniature winter wonderland.

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Design
November 16, 2018

Tiffany Lamps: The Illuminating History of the Iconic Stained Glass Fixtures

For over 100 years, the Tiffany lamp has dazzled as a decorative art icon. Celebrated for its handmade craftsmanship and known for its stained glass shade, Louis Comfort Tiffany's lamp remains a fixture in museums and living rooms alike. Here, we explore the illuminating history of this design in order to shed some light on its long-lasting legacy. Louis Comfort Tiffany In 1848, Louis Comfort Tiffany was born in New York City.

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Creative Products
November 9, 2018

15+ Quirky Bookmarks That Make Cracking Open a Good Book Even More Fun

A page marker is a must-have for any bookworm. Though these tiny tools serve a practical purpose, that doesn't mean that they need to be boring. In this library of quirky bookmarks, you'll find place-holders that pair straightforward function with eye-catching design. Much like books themselves, these cool bookmarks cover a range of interests. Animal lovers will fawn over a curious cat and dapper Dalmatian. Plant enthusiasts will love the felt flowers and encased forget-me-nots.

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