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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Creative Products
October 2, 2018

Spaceship-Inspired Cat Beds Give Kitties a Stellar Spot to Snooze

Today, many cat-loving contemporary designers create quirky pet beds that pair coziness with creativity. Ranging from tiny tents to fruit tarts, these novelty pieces are a purr-fect way to have fun with pet supplies. Taking this concept into the cosmos, Myzoo Studio has launched a line of cat beds inspired by spaceships. This out-of-this-world collection of beds comprises three stellar models: Alpha, Beta, and Gamma.

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Design
September 25, 2018

“Garden Wizard” Mows His Lawn 3 Times a Day to Create Award-Winning Grass Art

Birmingham-based greenskeeper Keith Smith is responsible for maintaining the grass at Edgbaston Golf Club. Even when he's not on the putting green, however, Smith doesn't stray too far from his day job. Known as a “garden wizard,” he has cultivated an amazing work of grass art in his own front yard. Smith was able to transform his ordinary lawn into an ornate masterpiece using two trusty $40 antique push-mowers.

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My Modern Met

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