august, 2023
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: The Golden Age of Mexican Painting
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Presented by Chloë Sayer Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera have iconic status in Mexico. The Mexican Revolution of 1910 swept away the old regime and banished European influence in the arts.
Event Details
Presented by Chloë Sayer
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera have iconic status in Mexico. The Mexican Revolution of 1910 swept away the old regime and banished European influence in the arts. The Mexican mural movement, born during the 1920s, was destined to produce some of the greatest public art of the last century. Diego Rivera’s panoramic images adorn the walls of public buildings, his intricate visual narratives incorporate allegory and symbolism. Kahlo, arguably Mexico’s most original painter, her paintings reflect her experiences, dreams, hopes and fears. Kahlo and Rivera, in their different ways, helped to shape the cultural identity of twentieth-century Mexico.
Chloë Sayer is an independent scholar, author and curator, specialising in the art and culture of Latin America. In 2016 the Mexican Government awarded her the prestigious Ohtli medal to thank her for her long-standing commitment to Mexican culture. She has made collections and carried out fieldwork in Mexico and Belize for the British Museum and has published many books with the latest: The Day of the Dead: A Visual Compendium (Laurence King Publishing, 2021).
About ADFAS Shoalhaven
ADFAS Shoalhaven promotes interest in the study of decorative and fine arts by offering high quality monthly lectures on a wide range of subjects including art, history, gardening, design, and architecture.
The monthly meetings are a wonderful and informal way to make friends and to get to know others in the community. Visit our website for information on membership. Visitors are always welcome. Doors open 7pm for a 7:30pm start.
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Price
Members free, Visitors $25, Student visitors $15
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Berry Uniting Church Hall
77 Albert Street, Berry NSW 2535