Frida Kahlo
dal 18/10/2013 al 16/3/2014
Segnalato da
18/10/2013
Frida Kahlo
Centre Pompidou, Paris
Frida and I. An exhibition-workshop on mexican artist Frida Kahlo, designed as a space where children of 5 to 10 can discover the artist's world.
From 19 October 2013 to 17 March 2014, the Galerie des Enfants is featuring «Frida and I»:
an exhibition-workshop on Frida Kahlo, designed as a space where children of 5 to 10 can discover
the artist’s world.
In a poetic circuit that can be followed in any order, various fun set-ups immerse them in the work
and life of the celebrated Mexican artist. Through her self-portraits – used to trigger the imagination
of small visitors –, children are encouraged to think about identity, cultures and the perception
and representation of the self, as they create, seek and observe in hands-on situations.
The staging of this exhibition-workshop – an idea dreamed up by Les Sismo Designers - offers
a contemporary reinterpretation of the artist’s sources of inspiration, which included her country,
In partnership with
nature, her daily environment and memories of popular and pre-Columbian culture.
Children will gain insights into Frida’s life, her work and the marvellous, colourful world of Mexico
through themes they can relate to, like «my family and I», «my self-portrait», «nature», «my pain»,
«my travels» and «my friendships».
Produced in partnership with the Mexican Instituto Guerrense de la Cultura, the exhibition-workshop
will also be presented in Acapulco in November 2013 for the inauguration of the Casa de los Vientos,
with its murals by Diego Rivera.
AROUND THE EXHIBITION:
Workshops, events and a book for children
• The artist Aurélie Mathigot has designed two workshops based on Frida Kahlo’s work
for the « Toussaint » holidays from 19 October to 2 November 2013. Every day (except Tuesdays)
from 2.30 to 4.30 pm : « From Frida Kahlo to Aurélie Mathigot : correspondences » for children aged 6 to
12 (children on their own during the week/with families at the week-end), and from 3.00 to 4.30 pm,
« Embroider to tell a story ! » for children aged 3 to 5 with their families.
• Special Mexico week-end in collaboration with the State of Guerrero:
Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November 2013
Family activities around the exhibition. Workshops and installations (with support from young artists),
concerts, tasting sessions, etc. Open non-stop for all audiences, as a family. FREE - no reservation
necessary.
Opening times on www.centrepompidou.fr
• For children of 5 and up, a book full of graphic surprises, « Frida : a journey through a wonderful picture »,
takes them on an exploration of Frida Kahlo’s work The Frame.
French version published by Indivisible and the Centre Pompidou; also available in Spanish and English.
ALSO TO BE SEEN:
Frida Kahlo/Diego Rivera, L’Art en fusion (Frida Kahlo/Diego Rivera: the Fusion of Art)
9 October 2013 to 13 January 2014 at the Musée de l’Orangerie: http://www.musee-orangerie.fr/
Press contact
Françoise Pams tel 0033 (0)1 44781287 e-mail francoise.pams@centrepompidou.fr
Thomas Lozinski tel 0033 (0)1 44784856 e-mail thomas.lozinski@centrepompidou.fr
Adiaf press relation:
Caroline Crabbe tel 0033 (0)6 10193631 e-mail caroline.crabbe@wanadoo.fr
Centre Pompidou
75191 Paris cedex 04
Opening times:
Exhibitions are open from 11.00 am to 9.00 pm every day except Tuesdays
Prices:
€11 - €13, depending on the period
reduced price: €9 - €10
Valid the same day
for the Musée national d’art moderne
and all exhibitions