Frida Kahlo’s home, art inspiration brought to life at San Antonio Botanical Garden
The new exhibit “Frida Kahlo Oasis” features replicas of the artist’s home and art supplies
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The new exhibit “Frida Kahlo Oasis” features replicas of the artist’s home, art supplies and garden. (Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)
SAN ANTONIO – An emblematic sight of Mexico’s art, culture and heritage debuted Saturday morning at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
The new exhibit, “Frida Kahlo Oasis” features replicas of the Mexican artist’s iconic blue home or Casa Azúl to give visitors insight on the inspiration behind her famous portraits.
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A sneak peek of the Frida Kahlo Oasis at San Antonio Botanical Garden. B Kay Richter
Inspired by Museo Frida Kahlo in Mexico City, the San Antonio Botanical Garden transformed its grounds to re-create the colorful and vibrant home and garden of the world-renowned Mexican painter.
Frida Kahlo Oasis will finally make its debut this weekend after being set back due to the coronavirus pandemic and the Texas snowstorm, Sabina Carr, CEO of the San Antonio Botanical Garden, said at a sneak peek preview Wednesday afternoon.
A sneak peek of the Frida Kahlo Oasis at San Antonio Botanical Garden. B Kay Richter
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Brought to you by the Botanical Garden, the exhibit brings guests a captivating rendition of the artist s iconic blue home, Casa Azul, and her lush green sanctuary that influenced Kahlo s timeless art. Pictured is a rendering of the exhibit.San Antonio Botanical GardenShow MoreShow Less
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The Frida Kahlo Oasis will make its world debut on May 8 and will run until Nov. 2 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, the attraction stated in a news release last month. Pictured is a rendering of the exhibit.San Antonio Botanical GardenShow MoreShow Less
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Visitors are invited to explore the famous landmarks of Kahlo s garden, such as the pyramid that displayed Diego Rivera s pre-Colombian artifacts collection, the frog-themed fountain and Kahlo s desk and easel.
Big Frida Kahlo exhibit coming to San Antonio Botanical Garden
Deborah Martin, Staff writer
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Frida Kahlo’s work includes the 1943 painting “Self Portrait With Monkeys.” The artist’s love of nature and its impact on her work will be explored in “Frida Kahlo Oasis,” opening in May at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.LAUREN FLEISHMAN /NYTShow MoreShow Less
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A visitor in the courtyard and garden of the Casa Azul, the birth and death place of the painter Frida Kahlo. The garden of the home, which is now a museum, will be recreated at the San Antonio Botanical Garden later this year.Daniel Sambraus /Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less