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Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

Opening Event for Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism (Sold Out)

SOLD OUT - Thursday, October 24 | 7 pm

Preview the exhibition at this special opening event. See the myths and legends surrounding Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera brought to life by paintings, photography, and...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

Member Preview Day for Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism

Friday, October 25 | 10 am

We invite members to visit the exhibition before it opens to the public. Please check in at the Box Office to claim an entry ticket when you arrive (this free pass does not...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

Frida

Friday, October 25 | 8 pm

Frida

(2002) Directed by Julie Taymor. Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Geoffrey Rush. (123 min.) 35mm print from Park Circus. R

Dressed in colorful Tehuana outfits, from a...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

Duke Energy Family Day: Día de la Familia

Saturday, November 2 | 10 am

Honor Frida, Diego, and your ancestors on this day of remembrance! Discover art, music, and performance traditions from Central America, and enjoy free access to the...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

Coffee with a Curator: Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism (Sold Out)

SOLD OUT - Thursday, November 7 | 10:30 am

Curator Jennifer Dasal offers an in-depth look at the themes and content of the exhibition, focusing on the relationships between Frida and Diego, their collectors, and the...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

NCMA Educator Expo

Thursday, November 7 | 4:30 pm

Join us for learning experiences inspired by the work of Frida Kahlo and contemporary North Carolina Latinx artists. The expo includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages plus...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

Lecture: Frida Kahlo’s Art and the Construction of Identities

Thursday, November 14 | 7 pm

Frida Kahlo stepped into the limelight in 1929 when she married muralist Diego Rivera. Today Kahlo is acclaimed as a path-breaking artist and a cultural icon. International...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

College Night: ¡Fridamania!

Friday, November 15 | 6 pm

College students from across the state take over the Museum to celebrate Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and the rich artistic Latinx traditions alive in North Carolina. This...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

American Sign Language Tour of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism

Saturday, November 16 | 1 pm

Join a docent-led tour of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism with an American Sign Language interpreter. The tour is limited to 10 participants.

Purchase an...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

Family Studio: Inspired by Frida

Saturday, November 16 | 1 pm

Two-hour studio workshop and gallery tour for families. Please note: All participants (children and adults) must have a ticket.

Take inspiration from the art that Frida...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

School’s Out Camp: A Week with Frida and Diego, Ages 6-10

Monday, November 18 | 9 am

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore our special exhibition Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism. Let Frida and Diego capture your imagination as you discover...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

Dining after Dark: Frida and Diego, Love and Loss (Sold Out)

Sold Out - Friday, November 22 | 6:30 pm

Curator Jennifer Dasal offers a look at the biography of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, from the tale of their first meeting during her childhood, through their tumultuous...

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

Studio Workshop on Mexican Modernist Painting

Saturday, December 7 | 11 am

Explore the rise of the Mexican modernist movement through paintings in our special exhibition. Local artist Peter Marin guides the class in acrylic painting techniques as...

Sights and Sounds Concert Series

Sights and Sounds Concert Series: The Mallarmé Chamber Players—A Frida Kahlo Celebration

Sunday, January 5 | 2 pm

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The Mallarmé Chamber Players are a flexible ensemble of professional musicians based in Durham, North Carolina. The ensemble’s name comes from Stéphane Mallarmé,...