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
January 25, 2019

5 Art Exhibitions We’re Excited About This Month

Are you looking for a creative way to melt away your winter blues? While you may be sick of staying indoors, cool temperatures can actually be great for your artistic side. In addition to learning a new craft or leafing through art books, winter is an ideal time for a museum visit. Fortunately, February is full of exceptional exhibitions.

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Art History
January 20, 2019

The Life and Work of J.M.W. Turner: One of the Most Influential Figures of Modern Art

Few artists have had a lasting influence on the history of art like J.M.W Turner. Living and working in 19th-century London, the English painter is known for his interest in powerful subject matter, as evident in both his sublime landscapes and studies of modern machinery. While Turner is seen as a pioneer of Romanticism, he is most celebrated for facilitating the emergence of modern art.

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Inspiring
January 17, 2019

Multi-Sensory Wedding Album Lets Blind Bride Experience Her Special Day in Detail

A wedding is a life-changing occasion. While this is always true for the betrothed, it can even apply to all parties involved, from family and friends to photographers and film houses. In 2018, photographer James Day was asked to shoot the wedding of Australian couple Steph and Rob. Steph, who inherited Cone Rod Dystrophy from her mother, Linda, lost her eyesight shortly before meeting Rob. Nevertheless, they fell in love, got engaged, and excitedly planned a November wedding.

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My Modern Met

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