ADFAS Narrabri 2023 – Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera, The golden age of Mexican painting

Art talks with Chloe Sayer. Arrivals for 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start, Cinema 1, Crossing Theatre.

Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera – The golden age of Mexican painting.

Both Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera have iconic status. Diego is famous for the Mexican mural movement during the 1920s, producing some of the greatest public art with a huge amount of panoramic images adorning the walls of public buildings. Arguably Mexico’s most original painter, Frida made herself the principal theme of her own art. Her paintings reflect her experiences, dreams, hopes and fears, and has catapulted her into what is today a superstar status. Frida and Diego wed in 1929. We will hear about their volatile marriage and the turbulent times they lived through, exploring the art and
lives of two of the most famous artists of the twentieth century.

Chloë Sayer is an independent scholar, author and curator, specialising in the art and culture of Latin America. A fluent Spanish-speaker, she has spent many years researching ancient traditions and contemporary art and craft skills. In 2016 the Mexican Government awarded Chloë the prestigious Ohtli medal to thank her for her long-standing commitment to Mexican culture.

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