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
May 27, 2019

6 Facts About Gertrude Stein, One of Modern Art’s Most Important Collectors

Few collectors have had as great an impact on modern art as Gertrude Stein. Living and liaising in early 20th-century Paris, Stein had connections to some of the period's most important artists. Her close-knit relationships with figures like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse enabled her to foster incredible friendships while building a world-famous art collection. Curious to learn more about the exceptional life and work of Gertrude Stein?

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Art History
May 23, 2019

The World-Famous Easter Island Heads Have Bodies Buried Underground

If you're familiar with Easter Island, you've undoubtedly heard of the famous Easter Island heads. While these massive monoliths are among the world's most famous sculptures, their household name is actually a misnomer, as each figure, or moai, also has a hidden body. Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, is a remote volcanic island located in Oceania's Polynesian Triangle. The isle is particularly famous for its collection of nearly 1,000 stone statues.

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Art
May 21, 2019

Interview: Dreamy Animal Portraits Show Species Impacted by Environmental Issues

Swedish artist Andreas Häggkvist crafts dreamy works of art with a dual purpose. His surreal animal portraits—which he refers to as “art with heart”—are both aesthetically alluring and packed with deeper meanings, perfectly pairing his artistic skills with his passion for the environment. With experience in advertising and a background in graphic design, Häggkvist has mastered the art of sending a message.

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Food Art
May 15, 2019

Magical Cup of Coffee Comes with Floating Cotton Candy Cloud That “Rains” Sugar

In the age of Instagram, cafes all over the world are constantly coming up with new ways to turn a traditional cup of coffee into a picture-perfect spectacle. If you thought rainbow lattes and marshmallow cats were magical, wait until you get wind of Sweet Little Rain, a new creation by Chinese cafe chain Mellower Coffee. A literal storm in a teacup, Sweet Little Rain is no ordinary brew.

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