Upcoming Kahlo auction could fetch up to $60 million. Mexican art historians explain why
Read full article: Upcoming Kahlo auction could fetch up to $60 million. Mexican art historians explain whyFrida Kahlo’s painting “El sueño (La cama)” is expected to fetch between $40 million and $60 million at auction, potentially making it the most expensive work by a female or Latin American artist.
The Kahlo family opens the doors of their house, inviting visitors to Frida's beloved basement
Read full article: The Kahlo family opens the doors of their house, inviting visitors to Frida's beloved basementThe secrets of the Kahlo family are being revealed with the opening of the Casa Kahlo Museum this weekend in Mexico City.
Temple or museum? How Diego Rivera designed a place to honor Mexico's pre-Hispanic art
Read full article: Temple or museum? How Diego Rivera designed a place to honor Mexico's pre-Hispanic artIn the 1940s, Mexican artist Diego Rivera had a dream: to build a sacred place to preserve and display his lifelong collection of pre-Hispanic art.
Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ+, outsider and Indigenous artists
Read full article: Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' platforms LGBTQ+, outsider and Indigenous artistsOutsider, queer and Indigenous artists are getting an overdue platform at the 60th Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition.
Mexican millionaire builds controversial replica of mansion
Read full article: Mexican millionaire builds controversial replica of mansionA Mexican multi-millionaire is building a replica of his northern Mexico mansion to serve as a museum for his art collection, an endeavor criticized because it is funded in large part with public money.
Frida Kahlo’s home, art inspiration brought to life at San Antonio Botanical Garden
Read full article: Frida Kahlo’s home, art inspiration brought to life at San Antonio Botanical GardenVisit Frida Kahlo’s iconic Casa Azúl with lush gardens and historic art supplies without having to travel to Mexico. The San Antonio Botanical Garden’s “Frida Kahlo Oasis” is now open for visitors to enjoy.
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Inside Museo Casa Azul, birthplace and home of Frida Kahlo
Read full article: Inside Museo Casa Azul, birthplace and home of Frida KahloCoyoacan is also home to one of Mexico’s most popular attractions, La Casa Azul, or the “Blue House.”The house is where renowned artist Frida Kahlo was born and was her final resting place. In 1957, it was transformed into the Museo Casa Azul. RELATED: Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera’s art embraced Mexican heritage, culture represented in Day of the Dead traditionsIt contains a collection of Mexican folk art by Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera. The Museo Casa Azul is a glimpse into Kahlo’s life, which has been immortalized in Mexican culture. Below are images from inside La Casa Azul.
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Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera’s art embraced Mexican heritage, culture represented in Day of the Dead traditions
Read full article: Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera’s art embraced Mexican heritage, culture represented in Day of the Dead traditionsGUANAJUATO, Mexico – Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are two of Mexico’s most impactful and influential figures. (Frida Kahlo image from Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacan, Mexico City. (Diego Rivera image taken from Diego Rivera Museum in Guanajuato, Mexico. (Image from Diego Rivera Museum. “They contributed to intellectual conversations of the day, which I think lends to their legacy.”(Frida Kahlo image from Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacan, Mexico City.