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
October 10, 2018

7 Most Important Art Fairs People Travel Across the World to See

In the 20th century, the art fair redefined the concept of collecting. Intended as a place for dealers, collectors, and connoisseurs of art to meet, this exhibition-based event has grown into an international phenomenon, with iterations popping up all over the globe. While there are over 260 art fairs in existence today, a handful have retained their status as the most significant. Here, we unpack these important art fairs, presenting 7 that are particularly popular.

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Architecture
October 3, 2018

$24,500 Prefab House You Can Place Almost Anywhere Without a Permit

If you enjoy living off the grid and are eager to embrace a minimalist lifestyle, a tiny house may be a perfect fit for you. For such a seemingly simple concept, however, there are a lot of things to consider when purchasing your own humble abode, including how much it'll cost, how it will reach its final destination, and what permit it will require.

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Social Cause
September 30, 2018

Judge Saves Grizzly Bears From Planned Trophy Hunt at Yellowstone

In June 2017, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stripped Yellowstone National Park‘s iconic grizzly bear from the Endangered Species List. This contested issue culminated in even more controversy when Wyoming and Idaho subsequently granted hunters the right to kill the beloved bears. After months of both protests and preparation, the trophy hunt was set to begin on September 1, 2018—until U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen stepped in.

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Style
September 21, 2018

29 Autumnal Accessories To Make You Feel Festive This Fall

As temperatures start to drop and daylight slowly dwindles, you’re probably ready to get into the autumnal spirit. Much like cozy movie marathons and pumpkin-flavored everything, fall accessories are a festive way to warmly welcome the season. Each of these unique accouterments will keep you looking seasonably stylish—even when you’re all bundled up in many layers.

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My Modern Met

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