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.
Renaissance Art
June 28, 2020

Learn the Remarkable History of Michelangelo’s ‘Dying Slave’ and ‘Rebellious Slave’ Sculptures

During the Renaissance, Michelangelo made a name for himself as a master of humanist sculpture. The Florentine artist's unrivaled ability to realistically represent the human form is evident across his entire body of work, with the famous David and Pietà at the forefront. Though undoubtedly among his most well-known works, these pieces are far from Michelangelo's only marble masterpieces—a point that is saliently proven by his Slaves.

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History
June 13, 2020

5 “Splendiferous” Facts About the Beloved British Author Roald Dahl

It's hard to imagine a writer more inventive than Roald Dahl. With his exceptionally original ideas, whimsical style of storytelling, and quirky collection of made-up words, Dahl is among the world's most treasured children's authors, well known for works like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach. While, as a child, you likely gobbled up a book or two (or 20)

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Entertainment
June 4, 2020

5 Spirited Facts About Living Legend Hayao Miyazaki

For decades, Hayao Miyazaki‘s mesmerizing motion pictures have enchanted audiences of all ages. A co-founder of the celebrated Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki is among animation's most acclaimed figures, celebrated for his thoughtful approach to his craft and his imaginative methods of storytelling. While you may be a fan of Miyazaki's charming films, you may not know much about the man behind the magic.

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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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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.