The ultimate Mexican (self-)portrait, Frida Kahlo’s disconcerting gaze stares out from the Museo Olmedo collection, the world’s largest (private) collection of her work. 19 paintings, an etching, six drawings, and a number of photographs bear witness to her brilliant contribution to the symbolist and surrealist movements. And to her life, a hard one from the outset. A tragic bus accident at just 17 led to a series of operations throughout her life, at a time when medicine was just feeling its way. Several miscarriages and a turbulent married life with Diego Rivera, the great painter of the Revolution, contributed to her works’ power and extraordinary beauty. Meet the real Frida, with her lust and struggle for life.

Access at fixed time; advance booking strongly advised

FRIDA KAHLO BY NIGHT! 15 > 18.04.2010
The exhibition will be open until midnight for its four last days.


No guided tours for this exhibition, discover our lecture

Vidéo - Interview with Carlos Phillips, director museum Dolores Olmedo