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 History
October 7, 2018

Exploring Fauvism’s Expressive and Colorful Contributions to Modern Art

At the start of the 20th century, the modern art movement was taking shape around the world. In Austria, Gustav Klimt was crafting his glimmering gold paintings. In Tahiti, ex-patriate Paul Gauguin was keeping Post-Impressionism alive. And in France, a “wild” group of artists founded Fauvism, a genre defined by an expressive approach to painting. Unlike most other major art movements, Fauvism lasted for only a few years.

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Art History
October 2, 2018

Discover 10 Famous Portrait Paintings and the Real-Life People Who Inspired Them

No matter the scope of their favorite subjects, most artists have dabbled in the age-old art of portraiture.  Defined by portrayals of people, whether self-portraits or commissions from statesmen or close friends, this genre has been practiced by art history’s most influential painters, culminating in an extensive collection of world-famous portraits. Used in a time before photographs to capture one’s personality and likeness, the tradition has been carried on as a more intimate and skillful gesture.

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Resources
September 27, 2018

20 of the World’s Most Famous Museums Offering Free Museum Days

Today, art museums all over the globe focus their efforts on attracting and engaging new audiences. On top of high-tech goodies like free online art resources and museum apps, however, many art institutions are still finding success with good, old-fashioned free museum days. Though complimentary admission to the world's most esteemed collections may feel like ancient history, more and more museums are adding free days to their calendars. Some, like London's British Museum, offer costless admission every day.

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Painting
September 21, 2018

Massive Paintings of Pigeons Reveal the Street Birds’ Unexpected Beauty

Recently, animal-loving artists and photographers have dedicated their talents to helping an unlikely creature: the common pigeon. Proving that these birds are more than just a blip in the urban landscape, these creatives have showcased their beauty through photographed portraits, flight studies, and, thanks to artist Adele Renault, stunning pigeon paintings. Renault creates realistic portraits that offer an intimate look at the overlooked animals.

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My Modern Met

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