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.
Art History
August 19, 2018

8 Real-Life Locations of Famous Paintings You Can Visit Today

Have you ever wanted to step inside a work of art? Though this may feel like a pipe dream for many, the settings of some of the most famous modern masterpieces exist in real life—and even welcome visitors. From a cafe in the dreamy south of France to an understated cottage in Ohio, these locations have inspired some of the world's most iconic artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Grant Wood, Claude Monet, and Edvard Munch.

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Installation
August 15, 2018

Everything in this Supermarket-Inspired Art Installation is Made of Fuzzy Felt

In 2014, “feltist” Lucy Sparrow opened the doors to the Cornershop, a playful pop-up “store” in London. Though seemingly stocked with familiar groceries, the Cornership was not your typical supermarket; everything, from the potato chips to the pricing gun, was made of soft and squishy felt. While the Cornershop has long since closed, Sparrow Mart, a similar site, has made its way to sunny southern California.

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Food Art
August 10, 2018

Dietician Shows Shockingly Small Differences Between High and Low Calorie Meals

Promising to put a “real talk” spin on standard nutrition information, dietician Paula Norris isn't one to sugarcoat—especially when it comes to calorie counting. In an eye-opening, ongoing series of photos, Norris asks her Instagram followers to “spot the difference” between high and low calorie meals. In each picture, Norris presents a side-by-side look at pairs of seemingly healthy plates of food.

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Creative Products
August 8, 2018

Modern Macrame Wall Hangings Put a Stylish Twist on the Classic Craft

Blending a “passion for interior design and love for natural fibers,” artist Rianne Zuijderduin founded Teddy and Wool in 2016. Specializing in modern macrame, Teddy and Wool offers all sorts of crafty creations, including EVA, a particularly eye-catching wall hanging. The EVA wall hanging offers a refreshing reinterpretation of the classic craft.

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My Modern Met

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