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.
Tattoos
September 1, 2018

40+ Watercolor Tattoos That Beautifully Transform Bodies Into Living Art

Traditional tattoos are typically characterized by thick, black lines, solid blocks of color, and straightforward shading. Though tried-and-true, this approach to body art is not the only one! Recently, watercolor tattoos have taken the body inking world by storm with their ethereal style, fluid forms, and vivid hues. In this collection of unique watercolor tattoos, we explore the diversity and artistic value of this painterly practice.

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Creative Products
August 29, 2018

Eco-Friendly Metal Straw Conveniently Collapses to Fit on Your Keyring

The environmental impact of plastic drinking straws is becoming increasingly well-known around the world. Bans on single-use straws have been pledged and planned by small businesses, major corporations, and even an entire country—all with the hope that consumers will invest in eco-friendly alternatives, like the ingenious FinalStraw. Made out of stainless steel, FinalStraw is a high-quality, durable drinking straw that can be used to sip both hot and cold drinks.

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Art History
August 27, 2018

Picasso’s Incredible Childhood Paintings Reveal a Different Side of the Modern Artist

Usually, an artist's “early work” refers to pieces completed at the start of his or her career. In the case of modern master Pablo Picasso, however, the oldest examples of his prolific artistic talent date back much further—beginning, unbelievably, when he was just a child. Picasso was born in 1881 to an artistic set of parents.

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Inspiring
August 23, 2018

Man Creates Edible Water “Jelly Drops” to Help Dementia Patients Stay Hydrated

London-based student Lewis Hornby is a grandson on a mission. When he noticed that his dementia-afflicted grandmother was having trouble staying hydrated, he came up with Jelly Drops—bite-sized pods of edible water that look just like tasty treats. Each of these colorful “candies” is made up of mostly water, with gelling agents and electrolytes making up just 10% of their composition.

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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.