Frida Kahlo: in Her Own Words
About this Event
Step inside the world of Frida Kahlo — not through myth or popular culture, but through her own voice.
Join writer, editor and curator Anna McNay for an intimate and thought-provoking exploration of one of the twentieth century's most celebrated artists. Drawing on Kahlo's diaries, letters, interviews and personal writings, this session moves beyond the familiar image of the flower-crowned painter to reveal the ideas, experiences and convictions that shaped both her life and her art.
Kahlo's work is often viewed through the lens of pain, politics and her turbulent relationship with Diego Rivera. But what happens when we let Frida speak for herself? This talk offers a richer, more nuanced understanding of her creative practice, her resilience and the extraordinary way she transformed lived experience into art.
About Anna McNay
Anna is a writer, editor and international curator who contributes to publications including Studio International, Art Quarterly and The Flux Review.
She writes catalogue essays and books, hosts panel discussions and in-conversation events, and has judged numerous art prizes in the UK and internationally. Her background is in academia, having held fellowships at Humboldt University of Berlin and University of Oxford.
Find out more
Instagram: @annamcnay
Website: annamcnay.art
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Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Arrival and time to buy a drink
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Anna's talk (a short interval will be included)
🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Feel free to stay for a drink and a chat with other guests.
🕑: 10:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue closes
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 27.80
