Monday, November 16, 2015

Frida Kahlo


Yesterday I visited the Heard Museum to see the new Frida Kahlo exhibit of her collection of photos. There were 241 photos exhibited from her collection of over 6,000 that were carefully archived.  Many were taken by her father, some were taken by her and others were photos taken by various photographers.  They were all locked in a room in the Blue House where she lived most of her life and not revealed to the public until 2007.  It was a fascinating exhibit with photos of family and  cherished memories to photos that inspired her art and political activism.  Photography wasn't allowed in the actual exhibit but it was encourage at the entrance where this larger-than-life Frida was on display.


It was a very wet day in the Phoenix area so it was a perfect day for a museum visit.  All that rain didn't stop me from making a quick visit to my favorite sculpture garden at the museum.
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16 comments:

  1. HalcyonNovember 16, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    It was rainy here too yesterday. I had planned to visit the Kathe Kollwitz museum, but we got busy doing our taxes and other fun things. And then time ran out! I would have liked this exhibit though. Frieda was an interesting woman.

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  2. ThérèseNovember 16, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    I would have loved to see this exhibition.

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  3. LOLfromPasaNovember 16, 2015 at 2:18 AM

    A museum visit is a great option when it isn't to nice out. Fascinating story about Frida.

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  4. Steve ReedNovember 16, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    I had no idea Frida took photos! Interesting!

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  5. KarlNovember 16, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    A museum visit is a great choice in such a wet day.
    Interesting post, Sharon.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 16, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Gosh imagine having to pick 241 images out of 6000, that would have been difficult! I agree Sharon, rainy days were meant for art gallery and museum visits.. or the movies :)

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  7. LowellNovember 16, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    That looks like a fascinating place. And it's always nice to see rain in the Phoenix area!

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  8. RedPatNovember 16, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    That must have been a great show to see, Sharon! Love your sculpture garden pic.

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  9. William KendallNovember 16, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Quite an exhibit well worth seeing!

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  10. VPNovember 16, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Not a great fan of her work, but this would be an interesting visit!

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  11. KathyNovember 16, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    I'll bet that was a wonderful photography exhibit to see. The likeness of Freida looks a bit cartoon-ish, especially the hands. I'm always amazed at all the cultural activities that do you. I think you're the most cultured person I've ever known!

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  12. CatalystNovember 16, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    As a person with a longtime fascination with Ms. Kahlo, I would love to see that exhibit.

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  13. cieldequimperNovember 16, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    I'd have loved the Kahlo exhibition. Do I spot an Allan Houser out there?

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  14. KateNovember 17, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    I really would enjoy the Kahlo exhibit.

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  15. RandyNovember 19, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    I can't wait to see it.

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  16. UnknownNovember 20, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    Such a cool version of Frida!

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