Posts by Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou is 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.
History
October 9, 2019

Exploring the History and Highlights of London’s World-Renowned British Museum

For centuries, enthusiasts of art, archaeology, and everything in between have flocked to the British Museum. As the world's oldest's public national museum, the London-based institution has played a pivotal part in making human history accessible—a role it continues to fulfill with its impressive collection of over 8 million artifacts.

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Ancient Art
October 6, 2019

How This 30,000-Year-Old Figurine Continues to Captivate Today

Throughout history, countless creatives have found inspiration in Venus, the Roman goddess of love. Derived from Aphrodite, a prominent deity in ancient Greek mythology, Venus was central to Roman worship—and, in turn, to art of the time. While the 2nd-century-BCE Venus de Milo is perhaps the most well-known sculpture of the goddess, it is not the oldest; in fact, that honor goes to the Venus of Willendorf, a piece that predates the myth itself by over 20,000 years.

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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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Creative Products
October 2, 2019

Enamel Pins Reimagine Pioneering Modern and Contemporary Artists as Cool Cats

It's no secret that art and cats make a purr-fect pair. While plenty of today's top artists playfully incorporate cats into their work, there's one feline fanatic who seems to be leading the pack: Niaski. The British designer has blended her two passions—art history and her own pets—to craft a collection of artist cat pins fit for any creative cat lover.

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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.