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.
Landscape Photography
August 31, 2019

Aerial Photos of Namib Desert’s Sand Dunes Look Like Abstract Works of Art

Time and time again, aerial photographer Tom Hegen has showcased the unexpectedly abstract aesthetic of nature. From salt ponds lining the Mediterranean Sea to tulip fields blanketing the Netherlands, Hegen employs an eclectic collection of landscapes as his subjects, with the vast sand dunes of Namibia as his most recent muse.

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Creative Products
August 28, 2019

Embroidery Temporary Tattoos Let You Cover Your Skin in Stitched Flowers

Looking for a way to spruce up your skin without committing to permanent ink? If so, temporary tattoos should do the trick. While these short-term solutions come in a range of styles, tattoos that pair art with flowers are blossoming into particularly popular designs, with watercolor blooms, gilded roses, and even embroidered florals popping up in My Modern Met Store.

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Art History
August 25, 2019

The Origins of Expressionism, an Evocative Movement Inspired by Emotional Experience

There are many movements that make up what we know today as “modern art.” In each case, artists sought to achieve a likeminded goal—regardless of their own style preferences. Impressionists, for example, reimagined ephemeral moments in time on canvas. Post-Impressionists explored the mind of the artists, while the Fauves took an expressive approach to art. And the Expressionists, a group of figures with eclectic artistic tastes, aimed to elicit emotion.

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Photography
August 23, 2019

Empowering Photo Series Shines a Light on the “Flying” Female Luchadoras of Bolivia

In his astounding series, The Flying Cholitas, photographer Todd Antony shines a light on a fascinating subculture: the Cholitas of Bolivia. Equally recognizable by their traditional dress and determined spirit, this group of women has made significant strides in recent years, landing them in lines of work that include law, medicine, and, as explored in The Flying Cholitas, even professional wrestling. In each fantastic photo, Antony captures the luchadoras in action.

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