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.
Travel
November 10, 2022

7 of the Most Magical Christmas Markets Around the World

There is nothing quite as merry and bright as a Christmas market. Featuring festive stalls that sell Christmas-y crafts, toasty treats, and warm drinks, wandering around a Christkindlmarkt is like walking in a winter wonderland, with cheer around every corner. With roots in medieval Germany, this annual advent tradition is now popular in cities, towns, and villages around the world.

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DIY
October 11, 2022

34 Frighteningly Fun DIY Kits and Crafts for Halloween

As Halloween creeps closer and closer, you may be looking for creative ways to celebrate the spooky season. In addition to giving out spooky gifts and decking yourself out in autumnal accessories, October is a great time to treat yourself to a new hands-on project. Because while there are a lot of fun crafts you can do with kids during Halloween, there's no reason that adults can't get in on the fun as well.

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Art History
September 6, 2022

Art Deco: Exploring the Dazzling Modern Art Movement

Like many 20th-century movements, Art Deco is celebrated for its undeniable impact on the Modern Art movement. Unlike many other styles of art, however, Art Deco conveys an eclectic range of inspiration, from age-old antiquities to contemporaneous genres. Ironically, by combining such an array of influences, artists working in this style crafted a one-of-a-kind movement that appeared to be entirely original.

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Modern Art
September 2, 2022

Evolution of Picasso’s Iconic Self-Portraits From Age 15 to 90

Known as one of the most prolific painters of Modern Art, Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was undoubtedly a man of many talents. The Spanish artist experimented with and excelled in many mediums, from painting and drawing to sculpting and collaging. In addition to different art forms and unique materials, however, Picasso also worked in a spectacular array of styles.

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My Modern Met

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