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.
Architecture
February 8, 2017

Beautiful Library at Oxford University Is One of Europe’s Oldest Reading Rooms

Nestled in the University of Oxford‘s grand Bodleian Library is one of the oldest and most beautiful reading rooms in all of Europe. Named after Humphrey of Lancaster—the 1st Duke of Gloucester and the son of King Henry IV of England—Duke Humfrey's Library was built between 1450 and 1480. Though it initially housed music, maps, and rare books, it now also offers a cozy and quiet place to read, study, and work.

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Photography
February 3, 2017

Digital Artist Masterfully Restores Severely Damaged Vintage Photos

Ukranian digital artist Tetyana Dyachenko skillfully brings damaged and seemingly destroyed photographs back to life. Her retouching talents, attention to detail, and unwavering patience are each apparent in her impressive portfolio of restored vintage photos. Using Photoshop, Dyachenko is able to expertly reverse even the most severe damage. She can smooth creases and wrinkles, mend tears, erase water damage, correct color imperfections, and even patch up extensive holes and missing pieces.

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Photography
January 31, 2017

Powerful Portraits of People Wearing Their Insecurities on Their Skin

In his powerful project titled What I Be, photographer Steve Rosenfield captures individuals as they reveal their innermost insecurities. In each raw portrait, the subjects' skin is scribbled with the doubts, fears, and needs that plague them. The subjects of the What I Be series represent a diverse group of people struggling with self-esteem, self-acceptance, anxiety, and other afflictions.

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Animals
January 26, 2017

Nation’s Zoos Battle It Out With Adorable Animal Photos in #CuteAnimalTweetOff

In light of current affairs and not-so-nice news stories, America's zoos and aquariums have graced Twitter with a picture-perfect remedy: a cute animal tweet off. Competing over whose animals are cutest, the organizations have flooded social media with much-needed photos of lovable animals. The adorable argument erupted after reporter Pete Muntean gushed over the Smithsonian National Zoo's newest seal pup in a too-cute tweet.

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My Modern Met

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