Posts by Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou is 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.
Design
April 5, 2019

Modern Apartment Imagines What It’d Be Like to Live Inside a Mondrian Painting

Bulgaria-based studio Brani & Desi (founded by twin sisters Branimira Ivanova and Desislava Ivanova) designs modern spaces “where geometry, colors and functions have equal responsibility.” Given this threefold focus, it is no surprise that the duo has turned to abstract painter Piet Mondrian for inspiration. Mondrian pioneered De Stijl, a movement that revolved around the simplification of form and tone.

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Animals
April 2, 2019

Lovable Pet Alpaca’s Instagram Chronicles His Adorable Daily Adventures

What would be your perfect pet? While many people consider cats and dogs to be the ideal companions, Adelaide resident Jeff Cheng has a different dream pet in mind: Alfie, an adorable alpaca he and his wife, Sophie, adopted last year. Cheng first saw Alfie while driving through a local suburb. Out on a walk with “an owner who seemed bored,” Alfie immediately caught Cheng's eye.

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Creative Products
March 27, 2019

3D Bookmarks Come to Life When Pressed Between the Pages of Your Favorite Book

Do you love to read? If so, you probably have a favorite bookmark. While simple paper page-markers can get the job done, MyBookmark believes that these tiny tools are packed with potential, culminating in a collection of 3D bookmarks bursting with character. Inspired by classic literature, pop culture, and everything in between, these bookmarks feature an eye-catching cast of characters.

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My Modern Met

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