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.
Creative Products
March 21, 2023

20 Cherry Blossom Gifts Guaranteed To Put a “Spring” in Your Step

Finally, spring has sprung! All over the world, flora is in full-bloom, showcasing all that the season has to offer. While poppies in California and tulips in the Holland are bound to get you in the springtime spirit, no flower is more festive than the Japanese cherry blossom. Among the most famous of these blooms are ones that transform Washington D.C.

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Modern Art
February 6, 2023

Bauhaus: How the Avant-Garde Movement Transformed Modern Art

Throughout the 20th century, several styles of avant-garde art helped shape modern art. While many of these genres—including subconscious-based surrealism and energetic abstract expressionism—predominantly favored paintings, the Bauhaus movement encompassed a wide array of mediums, materials, and disciplines. Ranging from paintings and graphics to architecture and interiors, Bauhaus art dominated many outlets of experimental European art throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Though it is most closely associated with Germany, it attracted and inspired artists of all backgrounds.

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Creative Products
January 6, 2023

30 DIY Kits to Help You Send a Heartfelt Message This Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air! With Valentine's Day coming up, it's time to start thinking about what to get that special someone. Rather than picking up a present from the store or ordering a readymade gift online, why not try your hand at homemade this year? In this list of DIY Valentine's Day gifts, you'll find crafty kits that will make working with your hands a breeze.

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Creative Products
December 11, 2022

35 Creative Gifts for Writers That Are Way Better Than an Ordinary Notebook and Pen

Want to wish the writer in your life a happy holiday? Fortunately, you don't have to have a way with words to let them know you're thinking about them—especially when you have a list of writing-inspired gifts at your fingertips. We have collected 34 gift ideas that are sure to provide plenty of inspiration. From laptop accessories to notebooks and noise-canceling headphones, you're sure to find something for your favorite writer.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.