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.
Inspiring
February 25, 2019

Man Sells VCR on eBay and Receives Heartfelt Letter from 86-Year-Old Buyer

If you've ever used eBay, you know that transactions on the site are typically inconsequential. Objects are bought, sold, and sent with little fanfare, and most communication between venders and customers is minimal. For 31-year-old Matt Shoukry, however, what seemed like a straightforward sale turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Shoukry recently decided to sell his VCR on the popular online marketplace.

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Drawing
February 22, 2019

Touching Google Doodle Honors Steve Irwin on What Would Have Been His 57th Birthday

In 2006, wildlife expert and well-known television star Steve Irwin tragically passed away at just 44 years old. Thirteen years later, and the world continues to honor the late “Crocodile Hunter,” whose lasting legacy is explored in a touching new Google Doodle tribute. Intended to commemorate what would have been his 57th birthday on February 22, 2019, this short but sweet animation traces his extraordinary life and work.

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Inspiring
February 21, 2019

Russian Photographer Abandons City Life to Live in a Forest with 100 Animals in Need

All over the world, there are dedicated animal lovers willing to sacrifice their own comforts to care for creatures in need. These people go above and beyond to aid their animal friends, whether it means staying behind to tend to cats in war-torn Syria, spending Chinese New Year saving stray dogs, or, in the case of Daria Pushkareva, leaving a successful career in Russia's capital city to live with ailing animals in a forest.

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Style
February 18, 2019

Expectant Moms Are Turning Their Ultrasound Images Into “Sonogram Nails”

With today's technologies, expectant mothers and fathers can see their unborn children with increasing ease. Ultrasounds let excited parents-to-be catch a glimpse of their little ones, whose prenatal portraits are given to them as souvenirs. While these pictures usually end up framed, filed, or stored away, some of them are used as artistic inspiration, with sonogram nail art serving as the newest trend.

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