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.
Art History
April 28, 2019

Stained Glass: The Splendid History of an Ancient Art Form That Still Dazzles Today

For thousands of years, artisans have found inspiration in glistening glass. In any form, glass can produce exquisite works of art. However, when colored, the medium climbs to kaleidoscopic new heights. Though often associated with windows and places of worship, stained glass has been adopted and adapted for all kinds of art, from ancient cups to contemporary installations.

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Inspiring
April 25, 2019

Inspiring Educator from Small African Village Wins $1 Million for Being World’s Best Teacher

The world is full of inspiring educators. Whether they're offering mental health support or making the most out of limited resources, countless teachers across the globe go above and beyond for their pupils. In order to shine a spotlight on these remarkable role models, the Varkey Foundation annually awards one “exceptional teacher” with a million-dollar Global Teacher Prize. During this year’s star-studded ceremony in Dubai, Peter Tabichi, a teacher from Kenya, was crowned the coveted winner.

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Environment
April 23, 2019

Couple Spends 20 Years Planting an Entire Forest and Animals Have Returned

Nearly 30 years ago, Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado returned from East Africa, where he was on location documenting the horrors of the Rwanda genocide. Following this traumatizing project, Salgado was to take over his family's sprawling cattle ranch in Minas Gerais—a region he remembered as a lush and lively rainforest. Unfortunately, the area had undergone a drastic transformation; only about 0.5% was covered in trees, and all of the wildlife had disappeared.

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Art
April 22, 2019

Artist Reimagines Blue and White Ceramic Dishes as Surreal Swimming Pools

Artist Brendan Lee Satish Tang takes inspiration from his international upbringing. Born in Ireland to Trinidadian parents, Tang has studied in the United States and Canada, where he is a naturalized citizen. Due to the diversity of his living experiences, Tang is no stranger to culture shock—a concept reflected in The Swimmers series. In this collection of detailed drawings, Tang reimagines traditional blue and white ceramic plates as undulating swimming pools.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.