Frida Kahlo: Life and Works

As Kahlo observed, “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality.” Gain insight into the early life and artistic formation of Kahlo through an exploration of the MFA’s recent acquisition, Dos Mujeres (Salvadora e Herminia), (1928). See how a recent gift of works of art and archival material enhance our understanding of Kahlo’s inner circle in Mexico City. Elliot Bostwick Davis, John Moors Cabot Chair, Art of the Americas Wednesday, October 5, 2016