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
September 27, 2018

Giant Wooden Trolls Make Mischief in an Enchanting Outdoor Museum

Over the summer, the Morton Arboretum in northern Illinois welcomed some peculiar new guests: a whimsical tribe of wooden trolls. Crafted by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these mythical creatures are the sought-after stars of the outdoor museum’s site-specific exhibit, Troll Hunt. Troll Hunt invites the public to find six folkloric figures hidden within the arboretum: Niels Bragger, Furry Ema, Sneaky Socks Alexa, Rocky Bardur, Little Arturs, and Joe the Guardian.

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Landscape Photography
September 24, 2018

Traveling Photographer Captures Dreamy Landscapes Around the World

Photographer and filmmaker Ravi Vora specializes in storytelling. The Los Angeles-based creative's interest in crafting a visual narrative is evident in his entire portfolio, which comprises commercial shoots, unique portraits, and dreamy travel photography. Vora's collection of landscape photos features splendid sites from around the world. As an avid explorer, Vora often documents his adventures abroad, whether exploring the coastal cliffs of Scotland or standing in the golden sands of Abu Dhabi.

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Creative Products
September 19, 2018

Salvador Dalí Action Figure Lets You Style His Famously Eccentric Mustache

First and foremost, modern master Salvador Dalí is renowned for his avant-garde approach to art. On top of his outlandish oeuvre, however, the Spanish surrealist is also known for two other eccentricities: his recurring melting clock motif and his zany mustache. On a mission to “make art and art history more fun,” Today is Art Day kept these quirks in mind when creating their Salvador Dalí action figure.

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