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.
Drawing
June 27, 2019

Growing Database of “Women Who Draw” Spotlights 5,000+ Female Illustrators

For centuries, female artists have been underrepresented and overlooked. Fortunately, however, an increasing number of contemporary institutions are making efforts to call attention to creative women—especially through online platforms. In the past few years, female-centric databases have popped up on the web, spotlighting present-day photographers, past painters, and, now, “Women Who Draw.” Women Who Draw is an open directory featuring 5,000 professional illustrators, artists, and cartoonists.

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Environment
June 24, 2019

Interview: Artists Map Out the Environmental Impact of Fish Farming in Eye-Opening Mosaic

With a practice rooted in “statistical, mathematical, and computational techniques,” Stefen Chow and Huiyi Lin are no ordinary artists. Harnessing their respective skills as a photographer and market researcher, Chow and Lin use their craft to tackle some of society's most prevalent problems, like sustainability—a topic explored in their latest project, Equivalence – The Ecological Footprint of Fish. This eye-opening piece traces the impact that farming large yellow croakers has on the environment.

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Travel
June 21, 2019

5 Must-See Museums in Paris (That Aren’t The Louvre or Musée d’Orsay)

Planning a trip to Paris? If so, you've likely come across countless lists of the capital city's must-see museums. While these resources can be helpful, they often feature very little variety, with the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and other mainstream museums seemingly always at the top. These popular sites, however, are not all that Paris has to offer. In fact, some of the city's best museums can be found a bit off the beaten track.

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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.