How Frida Kahlo Shaped Art and Culture – Inside the MFAH Exhibit

Frida Kahlo is undoubtedly one of the most influential artists of all time. While relatively unknown in her own time like many great artists, her work is now recognized and celebrated worldwide with her name achieving universal icon status. The life and legacy of this legendary Mexican artist are explored in the new Museum of Fine Arts, Houston exhibit “Frida: The Making of An Icon” which features more than 30 of Kahlo’s works in addition to over 100 works from five generations of artists inspired by her. Cindy Peña, Assistant Curator of Latin American and Latino Art at MFAH, and Arden Decker, Associate Director of the International Center for Arts of the Americas at MFAH, share details of this special Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city. Hosts Ernie Manouse, Frank Billingsley, and Celeste Díaz Schurman bring you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood. Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7. SUBSCRIBE for more local news and information from Houston Public Media:    / @houstonpublicmedia   ---------- FOLLOW US: Instagram:   / hellohouston.show   Instagram:   / houstonpubmedia   Facebook:   / houstonpublicmedia   X: https://x.com/houstonpubmedia ---------- Houston Public Media is a trusted source for local news, information, and original storytelling in Houston, Texas. For the latest news and information, visit the Houston Public Media website: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/ Subscribe to the Hello, Houston! newsletter: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/he... Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston. ------------- We can’t do it without you. Support our award-winning community journalism by donating today: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/do...