Who would not have heard of Frida Kahlo? Most probably everyone would recognize her uncompromising and brilliantly colored self-portraits. Well, she is one of the most celebrated Mexican painters. For instance, this 20th– century Mexican artist is known for her fantastic paintings and self-portraits that depict feminist themes and the elements of the Mexican folk culture. So, read on to know more about The Frida Kahlo Experience.
Do you want to have a peek into the important moments of the artist’s life? Are you interested in the different stages of her journey? Thus, don’t miss the opportunity to get to know her better from 17 December onwards, at the Neptune Palace in Madrid. It explores the journey through the life story of one of the world’s most beloved artists. Be a part of this exciting and immersive experience! Let the life of Frida, a true icon of the contemporary world, evolve in front of your own eyes.
# The Frida Kahlo Experience: The artist
First of all, if we had to describe her in a few words, we would say that she is a universal icon. She managed to create her own style in which personal circumstances mingle with the elements of nature. The life of Frida Kahlo was characterized by a difficult physical condition and a great capacity for reaction and resistance to adversity at the same time. However, she was able to transform her immobility into opportunity and her suffering into energy that made her immortal. In this exhibition, you can experience this type of passion and energy coming to life. You will meet a unique woman, get to know her strength, her courage, her talent and her immense love.
Insight into her life
Firda Kahlo was born in Coyoacán on the southern outskirts of Mexico City. She grew up in her family’s home that she later referred to as the Blue House (La Casa Azul). Frida had very poor health in her childhood, contracted polio at the age of six, and had to be bedridden for several months. After that, at school she met her future husband for the first time, the famous Mexican muralist Diego Rivera.
She literally personifies resilience in the face of hardship. On a September afternoon, she was traveling by bus when a tragic accident happened. The bus collided with a streetcar and Frida Kahlo was so seriously injured that she had to undergo more than 30 medical operations later on in her lifetime. The accident left her in a great deal of pain, both physically and physiologically. Therefore, to kill the time and alleviate the pain during her slow recovery, she started painting. Her raw and emotional self-portraits show both her physical and psychological wounds from her life.
Throughout her career, she created approximately 150 works. Most of these are self-portraits that deal with such themes as identity, the human body, and death. It was only several years after her death that her work became widely acclaimed.
# The Frida Kahlo Experience: About the exhibition
The Frida Kahlo Experience, organized by Next Exhibition and curated by Alejandra Lopez, will provide an unforgettable experience realized with the technique of video mapping. You will also see an exciting and revealing selection of photographs that refer to known and unknown moments in Frida Kahlo’s life. Alejandra Lopez has been coordinating the registration of the collections and of temporary exhibitions for ten years now. Moreover, she also has been doing restoration activities of Frida’s legacy in Frida Kahlo’s Museum in Mexico City.
“It is very inspiring to appreciate the different stages of her life, revealing information about her personal care, the intimacy of friendly encounters, masterfully captured by famous photographers, as well as iconic moments in the history of Mexico and the world. “
/Alejandra Lopez, curator of the exhibition/
Learn about the most important moments of her life and see for yourself why she has become a true icon of the contemporary world. Do not miss the exhibition of one of the most relevant artists of contemporary times and a model of female empowerment: Frida Khalo.
# Information
The Neptuno Palace will host the exhibition from 17 December to 29 May 2021. The palace is located next to the Plaza de Neptuno, on Calle Cervantes, 42. It has become one of the most popular event venues in Madrid.
The price of the tickets vary according to the type of tickets:
– general ticket (€ 19.73)
– reduced ticket for people over 65, for children from 6 to 12 years old and with student card (€ 17.26)
– ticket for groups of at least 15 people (€ 14.80)
– ticket for schools (€ 13.45)
– free admission for children under 6 years old
Buy your ticket here!
Furthermore, you can reach the official website of the Neptuno Palace here.
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