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.
Street Art
March 20, 2018

Graffiti Artist Creates Graphic Murals of Women With Stylized Hair

French street artist Vinie Graffiti is celebrated for her larger-than-life portraits of women. Characterized by “volume,” these mesmerizing murals feature cartoon-like characters with extreme proportions, expressive faces, and swirls of stylized hair. Inspired by the playfulness of pin-up models and the bold graphics of manga illustrations, each eye-catching piece showcases the artist's distinctive approach to portraiture. While the figures' faces are rendered in a simple, straightforward style, their tresses have taken on a life of their own.

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Creative Products
March 17, 2018

15 Unconventional Action Figures That Make Toys Even More Fun

Inspired by childhood classics, many contemporary designers are reimagining the products that defined their youth. In addition to temporary tattoos for grown-ups and toys for adults, this nostalgia has culminated in a new generation of action figures. Once only modeled after crime-fighting superheroes and rough-and-tumble daredevils, action figures today have taken on new identities. Some, like the enlightened Yoga Joe series and the quirky collection of dissected toys put a fun spin on well-known playthings.

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Creative Products
March 14, 2018

Easy DIY Kits Let You Craft Your Very Own Posable Paper Dogs

Pairing puppy love with paper crafting, Magnote has created a line of playthings perfect for animal lovers and DIY kit enthusiasts alike. Known as PIPEROIDS, these adorable paper toys are designed with easy assembly in mind, allowing you to create your very own canine companion in no time. With such a straightforward approach to the paper practice, constructing a PIPEROID is as easy as it is enjoyable.

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Furniture
March 7, 2018

Pop-Up Bed Tent Easily Offers Privacy for Anyone With Anxiety

Dedicated to giving you a better night’s sleep, American company Privacy Pop has invented an ingenious insomnia solution: the Bed Tent, a pop-up shelter that instantly transforms any bed into a “private oasis.” Composed of water-resistant polyester and propped up by metal poles, the clever creation is aesthetically and structurally similar to a traditional tent.

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My Modern Met

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