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.
Resources
June 29, 2018

20+ of the Best Free Online Resources From Art Institutions Around the World

Today, more and more art institutions are sharing their permanent collections online. Intended to increase visibility and promote accessibility, digitization projects are a great way for museums and libraries to attract modern audiences. For years, many organizations have offered images of their objects at no cost to users. More recently, however, the digitization trend has culminated in an even wider selection of free online materials, from downloadable art history books to virtual exhibitions.

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Animals
June 27, 2018

This Heroic Police Dog Shows How to Properly Perform CPR on Humans

They say that dog is man's best friend, and for good reason. In addition to offering companionship to their owners, many dogs are trained to take on special tasks, including rejuvenating forests, comforting those affected by trauma, and, as evident in a recent viral video shared by the Madrid Police, even administering CPR. The short clip features Poncho, a particularly skilled police dog, putting on a “heroic performance.

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Art
June 14, 2018

Interview: Extraordinary 11-Year-Old Child Prodigy Paints and Sells ‘Living Art’

Like many 11-year-olds, Elisabeth Anisimow loves creating art. Unlike most kids her age, however, Anisimow has already made a name for herself as an artist, with her work making its way into museums and private collections around the world. According to her mother, Ekaterina Anisimova, young Elisabeth's interest in art unfolded when she was just a toddler.

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My Modern Met

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