10:00 am - Thursday, October 24

Exhibition: Frida Kahlo: Her Paintings. Her Life. Her Story

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The rich and colorful life of Frida Kahlo will be revealed in The Complete Frida Kahlo: Her Paintings. Her Life. Her Story: The Exhibition. This is the only exhibition worldwide where all of her paintings can be seen in one place. Some paintings, especially from Kahlo?s early years, have never before been seen.

The exhibition features 123 replicas of her known paintings in original size and materials, and hand-painted in the same style as Kahlo originally painted them. Also on display are over 500 fascinating possessions with which Kahlo surrounded herself, including jewelry, dresses and adornments are identical to those Kahlo wore and painted. All are handmade using traditional methods, materials, and tools.There is also a substantial collection of photos of Kahlo, her family, and friends in her work and life environments and a large collection of pre-Colombian through present-day Mexican folk art.

This exhibition provides a 360 degree view of her life and work and allows visitors to totally immerse themselves in her artworks and to better understand Kahlo as well as Mexican history and culture. Audio guides are available in English and Spanish.

Admission/Cost: $12.50 - $16.50

Location:
Liberty Station
Barracks 3
2640 Historic Decatur Road
San Diego 92106

Exhibition runs from October 24, 2013 through June 8, 2014

Gallery hours of operation:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

For more information, please visit: www.thecompletefrida.com