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
June 3, 2020

How Raoul Dufy’s Colorful Art Captured the “Joie de Vivre” of 20th-Century France

In the 1870s, forward-thinking artists in France set modern art into motion when they established Impressionism. By the turn of the 20th century, several modernist movements were in full-swing across the country, including Art Nouveau and Post-Impressionism. By 1905, Fauvism had also found its footing, putting color-minded artists like Raoul Dufy on the map. While Dufy got his start as a watercolorist, his polychromatic practice evolved over his 50-year-career.

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History
May 30, 2020

5 “Curiouser and Curiouser” Facts About Fanciful Writer Lewis Carroll

Few writers have captured imaginations like Lewis Carroll. A pioneer of the “literary nonsense” genre, the English author had a whimsical way with words and a flair for storytelling. A perfect pair, these talents gave way to one of modern history's most treasured tales: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Written in the middle of the 19th century, this fanciful story of a young girl's journey down a rabbit hole is now a staple of pop culture.

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Art History
May 9, 2020

Tracing the Glistening History of Glass Making From Ancient Beads to Contemporary Art

For thousands of years, artisans have explored the endless possibilities offered by glass. Spanning time and place, the ancient practice of glassmaking remains one of the world's most prevalent art forms. Together, with its versatility, it is this timelessness that has solidified the importance of glassmaking in the history of art. Have you ever wondered how this whimsical art form has evolved?

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History
April 19, 2020

The Spellbinding History of Tarot Cards, From a Mainstream Card Game to a Magical Ritual

You don't need the gift of clairvoyance to get a glimpse of tarot cards‘ popularity. For centuries, the illustrated cards have captivated people all over the world, first as a fun game and later as a fortune-telling tradition. Want to learn more about the magic of tarot cards? Here, we take a closer look at the unique practice, including its fascinating etymology, spellbinding history, and contemporary ritual.

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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.