Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Explore the creative genius of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and discover new insights about her art, life, and legacy with Gannit Ankori, Kahlo scholar, Henry and Lois Foster Director and Chief Curator of the Rose Art Museum and professor of fine arts and women, gender and sexuality studies at Brandeis.
Frida Kahlo’s paintings challenged social norms and broke taboos, addressing themes such as the female body, gender, cross-dressing, identity, and trauma in ways that continue to inspire contemporary artists across the globe. Examine the artist’s paintings, diary, letters, photographs, medical records, and interviews that tell the story of her critical impact on contemporary art and culture. Enjoy an exclusive preview of the Rose’s new exhibition, “Frida Kahlo: Pose,” on view May through December at the Rose Art Museum.
This event was co-sponsored by the Arts Alumni Network.
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