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
November 26, 2018

Major Exhibition Explores Van Gogh’s Influence on David Hockney for the First Time

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is a must-visit for modern art fans. In addition to housing a world-class collection of work by Van Gogh, the museum also offers exhibitions that contextualize the Post-Impressionist‘s influence on contemporary artists. The latest show to illustrate this approach is Hockney – Van Gogh. The Joy of Nature, a major exhibition planned for the spring.

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Creative Products
November 22, 2018

LEGO Is Releasing Stress-Relieving Sets for Adults to Build and Relax

Lately, beloved building block company LEGO has unveiled all sorts of cool sets. For animal lovers, there are cat kits; aspiring architects can stack their own skylines; and, now, there is LEGO FORMA, a fish-inspired line geared toward overwhelmed grown-ups. Intended to “add a splash of creativity to your day,” this new LEGO collection has been designed entirely with adults in mind.

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Creative Products
November 20, 2018

This Awesome ‘Rock Alphabet’ Book Teaches Kids the ABC’s of Music Legends

As a baby cruises into toddlerhood, it's time for a major rite of passage: learning the ABCs. Books that spell out the alphabet with cuddly animals and ordinary objects are cute, but why not give your little rockstar a book that really strikes a chord? Luckily, The Rock Alphabet by Andrew Morgan gives preschoolers a musical education as they memorize their letters.

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Photography
November 12, 2018

The Surprising Story Behind Ansel Adams’ Most Famous Photograph

If you're familiar with the work of legendary photographer Ansel Adams, chances are you've encountered Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico. Arguably Adams' most iconic image, this black-and-white photograph features the moonlit homes and cemetery of a quiet community. Perhaps the most eye-catching element of the photograph, however, is the stark contrast between the glowing moon and darkened sky—a striking visual that Adams himself was obsessed with obtaining.

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