This Sept. 21, 2021 photo shows The R.W. Norton Art Gallery that will exhibit The World of Frida which celebrates the culture, style, and persona of visionary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in Shreveport, La. This exhibition is comprised of 95 international artists who have reinterpreted Kahlo’s life in an array of media that honors everything from her self-portraits to depicting her love affairs with Diego Rivera, and recognizes her emotional, physical, professional and societal struggles.
This Sept. 21, 2021 photo shows The R.W. Norton Art Gallery that will exhibit The World of Frida which celebrates the culture, style, and persona of visionary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in Shreveport, La. This exhibition is comprised of 95 international artists who have reinterpreted Kahlo’s life in an array of media that honors everything from her self-portraits to depicting her love affairs with Diego Rivera, and recognizes her emotional, physical, professional and societal struggles.
This Sept. 21, 2021 photo shows The R.W. Norton Art Gallery that will exhibit The World of Frida which celebrates the culture, style, and persona of visionary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in Shreveport, La. This exhibition is comprised of 95 international artists who have reinterpreted Kahlo’s life in an array of media that honors everything from her self-portraits to depicting her love affairs with Diego Rivera, and recognizes her emotional, physical, professional and societal struggles.
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Walking down the recently waxed floors of the R.W. Norton Art Gallery, the eyes are drawn to the vibrant blue and yellow embroidered piece that elegantly hangs at the end of the corridor.
The skillful needlework outlines the figure of famed Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo.
Kahlo passionately embraced indigenous Mexican traditions and adorned herself with ornate jewelry, flowers, textures, and bright colors, and her influences are on full display in “The World of Frida,” a new exhibition at the gallery.
“This is a big deal the exhibit coming through, this is definitely one of those that speaks to everybody,” Emily Feazel, Norton Art Gallery Designer said. “Being able to come in and see so many artists depicting her, their way is very special.”
This exhibition is comprised of 95 international artists who have reinterpreted Kahlo’s life in an array of media that honors everything from her self-portraits to depicting her love affairs with Diego Rivera, and recognizes her emotional, physical, professional and societal struggles.
The exhibition is an incredible tribute to an artist who continues to influence millions by the simple fact that she always remained true to herself, no matter the cost.
