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.
Installation
November 5, 2018

Former Graffiti Artist Creates Sentimental Yarn Installations Inspired by His Grandmother

Eric Rieger, a contemporary artist who goes by the name HOTTEA, says that he can sum up his practice in one sentence: “My work deals with color, numbers, and human experiences.” While this description is simple and straightforward, his intricate yarn installations are anything but. Featuring countless strands of colorful fibers, these pieces are sure to dazzle. However, to HOTTEA, it is the meaning behind the medium that ties his practice together.

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Resources
November 1, 2018

Here’s How You Can Take 600 Online Classes from Top Universities for Free

Thanks to the Internet, eager learners can easily access resources offered by educational institutions around the world. In addition to free museum materials and digitized library books, this phenomenon has culminated in a wealth of free online college classes, with MOOCs at the forefront. A MOOC, or a Massive Open Online Course, is a cost-free class you can take online in order to “accelerate your future.

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Landscape Photography
October 29, 2018

Theater Lighting Designer Travels the World Capturing the Beauty of Natural Light

Bath-based travel photographer Lloyd Evans captures luminous images of locations around the world. As a lighting designer and landscape photographer, Evans employs his theatrical talents to “showcase places in their best possible light.” Ranging from the picturesque beaches of coastal Wales to the rugged terrain of idyllic Iceland, the jaw-dropping destinations explored by Evans emphasize his interest in illuminating drama.

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Inspiring
October 24, 2018

ER Doctor Poignantly Explains Why He Checks the Facebook Pages of Patients He’s Lost

As an emergency room physician, Dr. Louis M. Profeta sees unforgettable scenes on a daily basis. Rather than keep these experiences to himself, he opts to share his stories through public speaking engagements and written work. In a recent open letter, Profeta poignantly gives the reasoning behind one of his most heartbreaking habits: checking his patients' social media after they pass away.

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