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See all- Frida Kahlo Lecture and Exhibition - Dallas Museum of Art - FREE!Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, TX
Frida Kahlo Lecture and Exhibition - Dallas Museum of Art - FREE!
Saturday, December 7 - 12:15 pm. All are welcome.
Meeting Point: In the Hamon Atrium - Dallas Museum of Art: 1717 North Harwood Street.You are invited to join us at the Dallas Museum of Art for a lecture on Frida Kahlo, followed by a visit to the DMA’s special exhibit: Frida Beyond the Myth. Before the lecture we’ll meet in the museum café for beverages, snacks and socializing.
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Talk: Frida, Diego, and the Myths They Made
Although Frida Kahlo is one of the most recognized and documented artists of the 20th century, our understanding of her as a person remains fragmented—shrouded by the myth she so carefully constructed. As part of the DMA’s exhibition, Frida: Beyond the Myth, join Dr. Agustín Arteaga, The Eugene McDermott Director and Co-Curator of the exhibition, as he discusses the real Frida Kahlo, focusing on her intense and complex relationship with Diego Rivera and how it shaped her life and art. Discover how her bond with Rivera influenced her emotionally charged visual language, using symbols and artifice to communicate—yet sometimes obscure—the truth behind her experiences.
Before leading efforts at the Dallas Museum of Art, Dr. Arteaga was the Museo Nacional de Arte director in Mexico City, one of Mexico’s largest and most prominent cultural institutions. He also served as the director of art museums in Puerto Rico and Argentina. Throughout his career, he has organized more than 100 exhibitions, including México 1900-1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde at the Dallas Museum of Art in 2017. Dr. Arteaga became the Dallas Museum of Art’s Director in 2016, and since then, he has led the Museum in diversifying its exhibition and educational programs to reflect the diverse communities of Dallas, with the goal of creating a sense of welcome for all.
https://dma.org/programs/event/talk-frida-diego-and-myths-they-made***
Frida: Beyond the Myth
August 17 to February 22, 2025
Explore the life of Frida Kahlo, one of the 20th century's most well-documented and enigmatic artists, and an architect of her own persona. Meet Frida as she saw herself . . .
This August, the DMA presents Frida: Beyond the Myth. Composed of 60 works across media—paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs—the exhibition will explore the life of one of the 20th century’s most well-documented artists, who continues to elude our understanding of her as an individual.
Taking a chronological approach, this exhibition will lift the veil of myth surrounding Kahlo by delving deeper into the defining moments of her life and how she embedded symbolic motifs in her self-portraits and still lifes to cryptically express her emotive reactions to major events. These works will be supplemented with photographs of Kahlo taken by the friends and fellow artists who knew her best, capturing the vulnerability and sensuality that still compel us today.Exhibition Link:
https://frida.dma.org/p/1***
YouTube Programs Presented by Robert Kelleman
Frida Kahlo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8m2UlrbF0oDiego Rivera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrT0uuZGxFU***
Event Details ...
Cost: FREE! On Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, admission to the Frida Kahlo exhibit and related programs such as the Frida Kahlo lecture are free ($20 savings). Advanced tickets are not required – just check in at the guest services desk. Additional details …
https://frida.dma.org/p/3Parking: The Dallas Museum of Art has a parking garage right below the museum. Hours: Daily 10 am - 9:00 pm for $15.00. There is also metered street parking and other options throughout the area.
Before the Event: From 12:15 to 12:45 pm = beverages, snacks and socializing in the museum's DMA Cafe, right next to our meeting point.
https://dma.org/visit/dma-cafe
We’ll depart the café at 12:45 pm to walk to the lecture hall and get seated before the program begins at 1:00 pmMeeting Point: 12:15 pm in the Hamon Atrium (under the Dale Chihuly sculptures) - Dallas Museum of Art - 1717 North Harwood Street. Look for your hosts Robert (wearing a fedora-style hat) and Michele, along with a group of friendly people. We’ll depart from the atrium to the exhibit at approximately 1:15 pm.
After the Lecture: (2:00 pm?) We’ll visit the Frida Kahlo exhibit together for a self-guided tour.
What Are These Events Like?
YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eh3Fpt_HIMAdditional Questions: Anything that can't be answered by the event description, Google, or common sense, please let us know.
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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.
Texas History & Culture / DFW Urban Explorers
A non-profit community organization
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup - Dallas-Fort Worth:
https://4142298.xyz/DFWUrbanExplorers/
Meetup - Austin:
https://4142298.xyz/AustinTexasHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoryAndCulture/
Eventbrite:
https://TexasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.com
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture/videosWe look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
[email protected]
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/ - FREE Guided Walking Tour: Downtown Dallas Art, Architecture & History + DinnerFlying Horse Coffee Shop, Dallas, TX
Downtown Dallas Art, Architecture & History Guided Walking Tour (FREE) with Optional Exchange Hall Dinner After!
Saturday, January 4 - 2:30 pm. All are welcome.
Meeting Point: The Flying Horse Café (inside the Magnolia Dallas Downtown) – 1401 Commerce Street - Dallas.
All are welcome.We invite you to join us for a FREE guided walking tour of downtown Dallas focusing on the Big D’s art, architecture and history.
Highlights include:
AT&T Discovery District
Giant Eyeball Sculpture
Historic Majestic Theatre
Thanks-Giving Square & Chapel by Philip Johnson
Whaling Wall Mural
Fountain Place
Several Historical Markers, Noteworthy Buildings & Public Art Works
Optional Lunch Afterwards at the AT&T Exchange HallOur walk will be hosted by Robert and Michele and will cover approximately 2 miles at a moderate pace, with several stops along the way for pictures, etc.
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Event Details ...
Cost: FREE for the guided walking tour - optional dinner afterward at your own expense.
Weather: This event will take place light rain or shine. If it’s on our calendar then we’re proceeding as planned.
Parking: Several options throughout the area, and the AT&T District has several affordable parking garages. Please arrive in the area several minutes early so that you have time to find parking and walk to our meeting point.
Before the Event: Optional lunch, socializing and restrooms from 2:00 to 2:45 am at the Flying Horse Café.
Meeting Point: 2:30 pm at the Flying Horse Café (inside the Magnolia Dallas Downtown): 1401 Commerce Street - Dallas, https://www.flyinghorsecafe.com/ - please be on-time or early. Look for your hosts Robert (wearing a fedora-style hat) and Michele (also wearing a hat) along with a group of friendly people. We’ll depart on our walk at approximately 2:45 pm.
Icebreaker Introductions: We should have a good-sized group and so instead of everyone introducing themselves to the group we will get to know each other by distributing blank stickers and colored markers and we’ll ask everyone to write down on their sticker: 1). first name. 2). favorite food. 3). dream vacation. Example: “Michele - Strawberries - Kenya” or “Robert - Chocolate - Tokyo”.
Late Arrivals: Follow the Itinerary below and catch-up.
Walking Distance: Approximately 2.0 miles at a moderate pace with several stops along the way.
Ending Point: AT&T Discovery District
After the Event: Optional group dinner at the Exchange (Food) Hall. https://theexchangehall.com/eat/
What Are The Walks Like?
YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eh3Fpt_HIMAdditional Questions: Anything that can't be answered by the event description, Google, or common sense, please let us know.
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Itinerary (Subject to Change)
AT&T Discovery District - 308 South Akard Street
The Adolphus Hotel (1912) - 1321 Commerce Street
AT&T Media Wall - 1400 Jackson Street
Spirit of Communication Statue (Evelyn Beatrice Longman) - 311 South Akard Street
Allan Brooks Historical Marker (1910) - 1500 Main Street
Pegasus Plaza (1934) - 1500 Main Street
Giant Eyeball Sculpture (Tony Tasset) - 1601 Main Street
Neiman Marcus (1914) - 1618 Main Street
Majestic Theater (1920) - 1925 Elm Street
Pacific Plaza - 401 North Harwood Street
Thanks-Giving Square (Philip Johnson) - 1627 Pacific Avenue
Thanks-Giving Chapel (Philip Johnson) - 1627 Pacific Avenue
Whaling Wall Mural (Robert Wyland) - 505 North Akard Street
Fountain Place - 1445 Ross Avenue
AT&T Discovery District - 308 South Akard Street
The Exchange (Food) Hall - 211 South Akard Street***
Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Dallas-Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.
Texas History & Culture / DFW Urban Explorers
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup:
https://4142298.xyz/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
https://4142298.xyz/DFWUurbanExplorers/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DallasTexasHistoryAndCulture
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@Dallas-TexasHistoryAndCulture/videos
Eventbrite:
http://DallasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.comWe look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
[email protected]
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/ - Downtown Fort Worth + Water Gardens: Art, Architecture and History Walking TourStarbucks, Fort Worth, TX
Downtown Fort Worth + Water Gardens: Art, Architecture and History Guided Walking Tour (FREE) with Optional Dinner After
Saturday, January 11 - 2:30 pm. All are welcome.
Meeting Point: Starbucks (next to Sundance Square): 141 West 3rd Steet - Fort Worth.Michele and Robert invite you to join us for a FREE guided walking tour of downtown Fort Worth focusing on the city’s art, architecture and history.
Highlights include …
Sundance Square & Chisolm Trail Mural
Sid Richardson Museum
Bass Performance Hall
John F. Kennedy Memorial
Flat Iron Building
Philip Johnson’s Fort Worth Water Gardens***
Event Details ...
Cost: FREE for the guided walking tour - optional dinner afterward at your own expense.
Weather: The event will take place light rain or shine. If it’s on our calendar then we’re proceeding as planned.
Parking: Several options throughout the area. Please arrive in the area several minutes early so that you have time to find parking and walk to our meeting point.
Before the Event: Optional lunch, socializing and restrooms from 2:30 to 2:45 pm at Starbucks.
Meeting Point: 2:30 pm at Starbucks (next to Sundance Square): 141 West 3rd Steet - Fort Worth. Look for your hosts Robert (wearing a fedora-style hat) and Michele (also wearing a hat) along with a group of friendly people. We’ll depart on our walk at approximately 2:45 pm.
Icebreaker Introductions: We should have a good-sized group and so instead of everyone introducing themselves to the group we will get to know each other by distributing blank stickers and colored markers and we’ll ask everyone to write down on their sticker: 1). first name. 2). favorite food. 3). dream vacation. Example: “Michele - Strawberries - Kenya” or “Robert - Chocolate - Tokyo”.
Late Arrivals: Follow the Itinerary below and catch-up.
Itinerary (Subject to Change):
Tarrant County Courthouse (1895) - 100 West Weatherford Street
Sid Richardson Museum - 309 Main Street
Knights of Pythias Building (1901) - 315 Main Street
Sundance Square - 420 Main Street
Chisolm Trail Mural - 420 Main Street
Bass Performance Hall - 525 Commerce Street
JFK Tribute in Fort Worth - 916 Main Street
Flat Iron Building (1907) - 1000 Houston Street
Butch Cassidy, The Sundance Kid & Wild Bunch Sculpture - 1000 Houston Street
Fort Worth Convention Center - 1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth Water Gardens (Philip Johnson) - 1502 Commerce StreetWalking Distance: Approximately 1.5 - 2.0 miles at a moderate pace over approximately 90 minutes with several stops along the way.
Ending Point: Starbucks: 141 West 3rd Steet - Fort Worth.
After the Event: Optional group dinner after (perhaps Riscky's BAR-B-Q - 300 Main Street).
What Are The Walks Like?
YouTube Preview Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eh3Fpt_HIMAdditional Questions: Anything that can't be answered by the event description, Google, or common sense, please let us know.
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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.
Texas History & Culture / DFW Urban Explorers
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup:
https://4142298.xyz/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
https://4142298.xyz/DFWUrbanExplorers/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoryAndCulture/
Eventbrite:
https://TexasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.com
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture/videosWe look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
[email protected]
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/
