A local street artist’s newest project asks artists worldwide to flood their cities with artwork in tribute of the Mexican revolutionary.
Nov 09, 2007
Mexican Treasures of the Smithsonian
Hidden underneath the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall is a treasure waiting to be discovered — the Smithsonian Latino Center, which has been celebrating Latino culture, spirit, and achievement in America for 10 years, presents a terrific exhibit, Mexican Treasures of the Smithsonian, on display through November 11 at the S. Dillon Ripley Center’s International Gallery. The exhibit pulls together objects from different museums around the city to explore the shared histories and cultural…
Jul 23, 2007
Frida Kahlo: Public Image, Private Life @ NMWA
Frida Kahlo: Public Image, Private Life. A Selection of Photographs and Letters, on view at The National Museum of Women in the Arts, reveals Frida’s public passion for life and her private suffering. The life and times of Frida Kahlo is a complicated story of love, tragedy, and unwavering beauty. The exhibition celebrates her 100th birthday. The photographs in Frida Kahlo: Public Image, Private Life chronicle the artist’s quintessentially Mexican beauty. Starting as young as…