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
September 13, 2018

New York Public Library Is Lending Ties and Briefcases to People for Job Interviews

Recently, the New York Public Library has gone above and beyond its role as a place to borrow books. In 2017, it transformed an underground train into a “Subway Library.” Earlier this year, it started facilitating free museum admission. And now, it's helping people dress up for job interviews with its “work fashion library.

Read Article

Drawing
September 8, 2018

20 Adorably Funny Animal Comics by Liz Climo

For over five years, we've been following the witty work of artist and animator Liz Climo. Today, Climo continues to tickle our funny bone and tug at our heartstrings with her ongoing collection of lighthearted animal comics. These sweet and silly animal illustrations feature a regular cast of characters, including a lovable dog, carefree sloth, enthusiastic snake, and well-meaning shark.

Read Article

Style
September 5, 2018

Crafty Mom Continues to Skillfully Transform Old Clothing Into Stylish Ensembles

Last year, we were floored by Sarah Tyau's stunning clothing transformations. Today, the crafty mom-of-three continues chronicling her “DIY adventures,” sharing more before-and-after shots of unassuming old garments and their stylish second lives. Using outdated, ill-fitting, and overlooked articles of clothing, Tyau is able to skillfully fashion an eclectic wardrobe.

Read Article

Art
September 4, 2018

Mini Louvre Gets Flooded as a Thought-Provoking Comment on Climate Change

Today, more and more artists are using their work as a means to comment on climate change. Oftentimes, this artistic interest in the environment exists on a grand scale, materializing as larger-than-life sculptures and monumental murals. However, artist Tezi Gabunia has proven that you can also communicate these messages in miniature, as evident in Breaking News: The Flooding Of The Louvre. In this powerful piece, Gabunia immerses a model of Paris' Louvre Museum in a simulated flood.

Read Article

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.