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.
Creative Products
October 24, 2018

Feel Like a Kid Again When You Play With These Adult-Friendly Architectural Blocks

Do you feel like a kid at heart? If so, you probably have hopped on-board the latest design trend: toys for grown-ups. On top of age-appropriate action figures and eco-friendly LEGOs, this interest has materialized as Blockitecture, a set of adult-friendly wooden blocks. Created by designer James Paulius, these quirky kits reimagine the concept of traditional building blocks.

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Art History
October 21, 2018

Mannerism: The Style That Put an Elaborate Twist on Renaissance Art

During the Renaissance, Italian artists found inspiration in the ideal forms and harmonious compositions of classical antiquity. While this reinterpretation of ancient models is famously evident in the works of High Renaissance artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, it also manifested as Mannerism, a style that emerged toward the end of the movement.

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Design
October 15, 2018

Fascinating Map From 1942 Features Oceans as the Main Focus of the World

When you imagine a world map, what do you see? Most likely, you picture the Mercator Projection, a rendering rooted in the 16th century. While this visual remains the most widely-used and universally accepted view, its proportions and overall orientation are not accurate. To remedy this, contemporary cartographers and designers alike have created new maps of the world, from an origami-inspired plan to a “true size” version.

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Creative Products
October 5, 2018

15 Quirky Presents Inspired by Pop Art

In the middle of the 20th century, Pop artists began to reimagine commercial products as works of art. Now, designers have taken this artistic approach full-circle, crafting unique items inspired by these iconic reinterpretations. Here, we've compiled a colorful list of our favorite Pop Art presents. Ranging from pins and prints to coasters and socks, these eye-catching goodies let you bring the Pop Art movement to life.

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