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
September 19, 2016

Elderly Japanese Women Live in the World’s Most Enchanting Retirement Home

Nestled among the trees in Shizuoka—a rural prefecture aptly nicknamed “Japan's Riviera”—is a tiny commune of curious cottages. Far from a campsite, these tent-like dwellings comprise Jikka, a charming retirement home designed by Toyko-based architect Issei Suma. The teepee-like design mimics the surrounding mountainous landscape while offering modern comforts inside—perfect for those who've spent their lives laboring, and are looking for more relaxation.

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Art
September 15, 2016

Funny Flowcharts for Life’s “Most Challenging” Decisions and Consequential Dilemmas

Predominantly prevalent in boring boardrooms or high school English classes, flowcharts don’t exactly scream “fun.” Though a handy diagramming tool, they seem to lack an everyday purpose.  However, as a means to map out your burning yes-or-no questions, they offer an unexpectedly simple–and silly–solution. In Knock Knock’s new book, Consequential Dilemmas: 45 Flowcharts for Life’s Bigger Questions (the much-anticipated sequel to Inconsequential Dilemmas: 45 Flowcharts for Life’s Peskier Questions), the flowchart finally gets a much-needed makeover.

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Photography
February 27, 2014

Well-Camouflaged Soldiers Make Themselves Hard to Find

While Simon Menner’s series Camouflage Extended might appear as friendly photos of the German Alps, there’s actually a hidden sniper every picture. Menner worked closely with the German Army to produce these incredible images that highlight the art of camouflage. Wearing special clothing designed with specific patterns, the soldiers concealed themselves to blend in with the surrounding landscape. They did such an amazing job that it’s hard to spot them unless you look very carefully.

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Art
February 21, 2012

25 Stunning Examples of Shape-Shifting Smoke Art

Disclosure: This post is coming to you from MiO. Change your water. Change your day. What do you want to change? After looking at some fantastic photo manipulations of water, we thought we'd turn our attention to the art of smoke. Today, we've rounded up a stunning collection of photos that show how digital artists can change its look and shape to take on different but all too familiar forms.

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