Visitors can enjoy an intimate glimpse into Frida Kahlo’s life through fascinating images including self-portraits as well as portraits of family and friends, many of which just happen to be important celebrities and politicians. Explore the life of Frida Kahlo through an intimate and incredible selection of over 240 photographs and personal items. As always the Heard does an excellent job with making their exhibitions accessible for all ages, offering several interactive components that include activity stations "Las Favoritas de Frida" inviting patrons to write a letter to the artist or even construct their very your own taco.
Photographs were important tools for the artist utilizing them in her artwork as well as a strong family connection to photography, as both her grandfather and father were professional photographers. According to the Heard, “The exhibition does not intend to depict a chronological biography, but rather to exhibit parts of the personal history of an artist, of a country and of a period.” This exhibition is displayed on six areas of importance “Frida’s Loves and Photography”, “Her Broken Body”, “The Blue House,” “The Origins,” “Politics,” “Revolutions and Diego”.
Highlights of the exhibition include a stunning portrait of the artist at work in 1951 titled “Frida painting the portrait of her father by Gisèle Fruend” as well as the iconic 1944 portrait of the artist at her home with one of her dogs titled “Frida Kahlo by Lola Álvarez Bravo”.Photography played a vital role in Kahlo’s life especially during her periods of immobilization and isolation caused her deteriorating health conditions. Kahlo had an extensive and striking collection of images taken by famed artists Man Ray, Martin Munkácsi, Tina Modotti, Edward Weston, Nickolas Muray, Manuel and Lola Alvarez Bravo and others.
“Frida in Focus during First Friday” is happening this Friday, November 6th from 6-10 pm offering a wonderful celebration of all things Frida Kahlo, including a special Kahlo inspired choreographed performance by Liliana Gomez. Also featured is a selection of works that represent Kahlo collaborated between the Heard and the Phoenix Fridas, featured in a special mercado. Plus have your hair braided Frida-style and even enjoy a demonstration by Hispanic potter Ruben Galicia from 6-8 pm in the Central Courtyard! The Museo Frida Kahlo and Museo Anahuacalli organized this exquisite exhibition and SRP, Wells Fargo, and BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona sponsored it. This exhibition has been traveling the world sharing the life of Frida Kahlo and is headed to New Zealand next! Frida Kahlo-Her Photos will be on display at the Heard Museum through February 8, 2016. *Images Copyright Frida Kahlo Museum, the Heard Museum and Danny Upshaw / Unheard Harmony.
The Heard Museum is located at 2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Cost of admission includes this special exhibitions and is Adults $23, Seniors (65+)$18.50, Students (with I.D.) $12.50, Children 6-12 years $12.50, Children 2–5 years $5, Children younger than 2 years FREE, American Indians $5, and FREE for Heard Museum Members. For more information visit the Heard Museum online http://www.heard.org/.
