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Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting
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Few artists captured the public's imagination like Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) and her husband, the Mexican painter and muralist Diego Rivera (1886–1957). The myths surrounding them during their lifetimes arose not only from their significant body of work, but also from their active participation in the historical happenings around them.
Frida & Diego positions the artists' work within the political and artistic contexts of their time. Their art speaks of a fierce loyalty to and pride in Mexico, the ideals of the 1910 Mexican Revolution and their commitment to the conditions of the common man.
The exhibition features more than 75 works primarily drawn from the collection of Mexico's Dolores Olmedo as well as the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection of Mexican Art.
The High Museum of Art is the only U.S. venue for this exhibition, and is accompanied by a full-color catalogue. This is the first time an exhibition of both artists will visit the Southeast U.S.
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| Where | High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Website | http://www.High.org |
| Phone | 404-733-5000 |
| Price | Varies |
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More About High Museum of Art
The High Museum of Art has more than 12,000 works of art in its 312,000 square feet of space, including an extensive anthology of 19th and 20th century American art. The museum also offers European and African-American art as well as modern and contemporary pieces. The High Musuem also has a curatorial department devoted to folk art. The museum holds an annual film series and several special events throughout the year, including jazz nights on Fridays. The museum was founded in 1905 as the Atlanta Art Association. The museum's first permanent home came in 1926, when Mrs. Joseph M. High donated her residence on Peachtree Road.
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