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
September 13, 2018

What is Art Basel? A Guide to the World’s Biggest International Art Fair

Since 1970, creators, collectors, and dealers of contemporary art have congregated at Art Basel, the world's biggest art fair. Intended to spotlight the top artists of the time and act as a “driving force in supporting the role galleries play in nurturing the careers of artists,” the annual event attracts art perusers and professionals alike.

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Drawing
September 8, 2018

20 Adorably Funny Animal Comics by Liz Climo

For over five years, we've been following the witty work of artist and animator Liz Climo. Today, Climo continues to tickle our funny bone and tug at our heartstrings with her ongoing collection of lighthearted animal comics. These sweet and silly animal illustrations feature a regular cast of characters, including a lovable dog, carefree sloth, enthusiastic snake, and well-meaning shark.

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Art History
September 2, 2018

Explore “La Casa Azul”: Frida Kahlo’s Famous Blue House-Turned-Museum

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is one of modern art‘s most popular figures. Today, the artist's many admirers are able to get a glimpse of her life through her introspective art and revealing artifacts. While these treasured objects can be found in many major museums around the world, they are most at home in La Casa Azul, Frida Kahlo's famous “blue house.

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Art History
August 27, 2018

Picasso’s Incredible Childhood Paintings Reveal a Different Side of the Modern Artist

Usually, an artist's “early work” refers to pieces completed at the start of their career. In the case of modern master Pablo Picasso, however, the oldest examples of his artistic talent date back much further—beginning, unbelievably, when he was just a child. The prolific painter would go on to have many stylistic changes throughout his long career, but his early period is a peek into his early artistic development.

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My Modern Met

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