Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray Opening

    Showings

    Biggs Museum of American Art Fri, Nov 5, 2021 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Description

    Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray Opening
    Friday| November 5, 2021 | 5 PM - 7 PM

    Join the Biggs Museum for an opening reception for Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray Opening on Friday, November 5, 5 pm - 7 pm. Masks are required to be worn inside the Museum; light refreshments will be served outdoors to allow for a safe social gathering (weather-permitting).


    Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register online or call 302-674-2111 ext. 0.


    Standard Admission Rates Apply
    Members: Free
    Adults: $10
    Seniors: $8
    Children (18 & under): Free
    College Students (with ID): Free
    Active Military & Dependents (with ID): Free


    Drink tickets can be purchased on-site for $3 each or $5 for two. One drink ticket = one beer or glass of wine. All other refreshments are complimentary


    Refunds are not offered unless program is canceled by Biggs Museum.


    In May 1931, the eminent photographer Nickolas Muray (1882-1965) traveled to Mexico where he met artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954). The two started a romance that continued on and off for the next ten years and a friendship that lasted the remainder of her life. Featuring forty photographic portraits of Kahlo taken by Muray between 1937 and 1946 and their handwritten correspondence, this exhibition explores his unique perspective as Kahlo's friend, lover, and confidant.


    Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter who is best known for her vibrant self portraits and costuming. During her lifetime she crafted herself both in paint and in person as a symbol of Mexican culture though her custom crafted dress and elaborate hairstyles, both of which were inspired by traditional Mexican dress and color pallets.