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The Dallas Museum of Art offers guests a rare opportunity to see five exquisite works by the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. This Frida Kahlo Dallas exhibition, while small, should not be missed.
In her lifetime, Kahlo’s work was well-known in artistic circles, particularly in Mexico and the United States. In the years since her death in 1954, her work has garnered ever-increasing critical attention and international praise. Today, her fame is so widespread that she has gone from being simply a celebrated artist, to a global cultural phenomenon.
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Opening on March 7, 2021, “Frida Kahlo: Five Works” includes four paintings and a drawing on loan from a private collection, courtesy of the Galería Arvil in Mexico City. In the new installation, each work will act as a vehicle for understanding larger aspects of Kahlo’s artistic practice. This includes her development of a personal language of metaphorical imagery and her exploration of still life painting late in her career. At the same time, as with many of her most well-known works, these pieces reflect Kahlo’s experiences and the events of her adventurous life.
“Frida Kahlo: Five Works” will be on view through June 20, 2021 on the Atrium Overlook on Level 4 and opens simultaneously with “Devoted: Art and Spirituality in Mexico and New Mexico” featuring works from the DMA’s Latin American collection. Both exhibitions are curated by Dr. Mark A. Castro, Jorge Baldor Curator of Latin American Art, and are included in free general admission.
“It is always exciting to delve into the works of a dynamic artist like Frida Kahlo,” said Dr. Agustín Arteaga, the DMA’s Eugene McDermott Director. “This generous loan will offer our visitors a chance to look closely at these five works and explore the many stories they can tell about Kahlo, her remarkable work, and her inspiring life.”
Among the most exciting aspects of “Frida Kahlo: Five Works” will be an examination of three of Kahlo’s paintings conducted by Castro and the DMA’s Painting Conservator Laura Hartman using non-invasive imaging techniques such as x-radiography and infrared photography. These techniques, which allow us to peer below the surface of Kahlo’s works, will offer new insights into how she painted.
“At a time when art has become a critical source of solace and inspiration for many of us, this small installation offers a glimpse into the work of one today’s most admired artists,” said Dr. Castro. “At the heart of the sensational story of Kahlo’s life are captivating works like these; they are visceral in their emotion and vibrant in their execution.”
A virtual tour of the exhibition will also be available at www.virtual.DMA.org in the coming months.
About the Dallas Museum of Art
Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is among the 10 largest art museums in the country and is distinguished by its commitment to research, innovation, and public engagement. At the heart of the Museum and its programs is its global collection, which encompasses 25,000 works and spans 5,000 years of history, representing a full range of world cultures.
Located in the nation’s largest arts district, the Museum acts as a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary events, and dramatic and dance presentations.
Admission to the Dallas Museum of Art is always free.
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