Jesse James
The world seems to be on hold thanks to the COVID-19 lockdowns around the globe. The good folks over at de Young Museum in San Francisco are looking to the future, a time after coronavirus. The museum is preparing for a major exhibition dedicated to artist Frida Kahlo. The exhibition is titled “Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving.” The showcase will explore how Kahlo constructed her identity through self-fashioning. It will also serve as an insightful look into her complex themes of disability and ethnicity.
Details include elements of her art and personal life while providing a closer look at the artist herself. There will even be a selection of Kahlo’s possessions from her home in La Casa Azul will. These personal belongings include photographs, letters, jewelry, cosmetics, and intricate garments. A total of 34 works will be on display as well. These include drawings, paintings, and a lithograph that span the artist’s life.
Thomas P. Campbell, Director, and CEO of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, spoke about the upcoming exhibition. He stated: “Reinforcing our institution’s long-standing close ties to Mexico, we are infinitely honored and thrilled to present Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving at the de Young museum.” Mr. Campbell further explained, “The landmark exhibition paints a multifaceted portrait of one of the most innovative artists of the 20th century, whose vivid work provides an important window into Mexican culture, and whose extraordinary persona continues to be a source of inspiration to so many.”
Check out a few images below and be sure to head over to the de Young Museum’s website to learn more about the significant presentation. Stay tuned for more official details regarding the exhibition while you’re at it. In the meantime, be sure to keep it locked with The Culture Curators for more art and art news coming very soon.
Photos via de Young Museum
