Aim: This activity is a virtual tour in the life and artwork of Frida Khalo. It aims to bring participants together in the exploration of the hidden stories behind her work.
Duration: 45 – 60 min.
Number of participants: 5 – 20
Objectives:
- to learn about Frida Kahlo
- to explore one of her painting
- to visit the Frida Kahlo Museum online
Materials: Computer and stable internet connection
Description:
First, we bring participants to the Museum of Dolores Elmedo, where they get to know a bit about Frida Kahlo, and who she was. The online exhibition can be visited at the Google Arts Culture platform: https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/frida-kahlo-%C2%A1viva-la-vida/BwJSiccgMhf8LA
After that, we take participants to the Museum Robert Brady, where we explore together her Self-portrait with a monkey (1945): https://g.co/arts/VA1LG7fSSrMiekq28
Finaly, we take them on a virtual tour in the Museum of Frida Kahlo, through the following link: https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/appearances-can-be-deceiving-temporary-exhibition-at-the-frida-kahlo-museum/owFrsqPR4Xirxg?sv_lng=-99.16208435196839&sv_lat=19.35508047389358&sv_h=128.66900352010884&sv_p=20.616557548891038&sv_pid=635BY3cmgKZMxfUFjFeXdA&sv_z=1
Expected outcomes:
- participants have learned about the life and arts of Frida Kahlo
- participants have explored her self-portrait
- participants have visited the Frida Kahlo Museum online