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.
Art
May 22, 2019

LA’s Museum of Contemporary Art Will Offer Free Admission Thanks to $10M Donation

Today, more and more museums are starting to offer free admission. While most of these institutions opt to make this a monthly or weekly event, some are employing it on an everyday basis, with The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles as the most recent example. Made possible by a $10 million donation from Carolyn Clark Powers, MOCA's Board of Trustees President, this new plan will allow all visitors to explore the museum's collections cost-free.

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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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Architecture
May 17, 2019

Legendary Architect I.M. Pei Passes Away at 102 Years Old

 On May 15, 2019, famed Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei passed away at 102 years old. Renowned for his avant-garde approach to architecture, Pei has produced some of the world's most well-known modernist buildings, with the National Gallery of Art’s East Building, the Bank of China in Hong Kong, and the Louvre Pyramid among his crowning achievements. Pei was born in Guangzhou, a port city in in southern China, in 1917.

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Creative Products
May 15, 2019

Celebrate Pantone’s Color of the Year with This ‘Living Coral’ Mug

By now, you've probably heard that 2019 is the year of “Living Coral.” Deemed Pantone's “Color of the Year,” this warm hue has the ability to “provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment,” making it a perfect pick-me-up—especially when coupled with caffeine. In order to put a positive spin on your morning routine, Pantone has produced a Living Coral coffee cup. Unlike most creative mugs, this cup showcases an exceptionally modest design.

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