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.
Inspiring
October 4, 2019

20 Inspiring Van Gogh Quotes to Keep You Motivated to Create

From The Starry Night to the Sunflowers series, Post-Impressionist Vincent van Gogh is known for his pioneering paintings. In addition to his collection of expressive works on canvas, however, the Dutch artist crafted another creative portfolio during his short life: a compilation of letters. From 1872 until his death 18 years later, Van Gogh wrote 903 letters to fellow artists, prominent dealers, and, most notably, his beloved brother, Theo.

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Painting
September 11, 2019

Interview: Powerful 3D Mural of Harriet Tubman Reaching Out a Helping Hand

Specializing in large-scale murals, Maryland-based artist Michael Rosato has crafted countless powerful works of public art. Over the last 25 years, Rosato has developed a signature style of painting, characterized by monumental compositions, site-specific subject matter, and, most distinctively, an expert use of the trompe-l’oeil technique.  All of these characteristics can be found in his latest project: Take My Hand, a colossal mural of Harriet Tubman.

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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.