Rare Photos of Frida Kahlo on Display in New York City

Rare Photos of Frida Kahlo on Display in New York City

“Frida Kahlo, Xochimilco, Mexico” by Rosa Covarrubias, 1941

Visionary artist Frida Kahlo led a fascinating life that continues to capture the public's imagination. A new exhibition in New York City gives a deeper insight into all facets of her life by displaying nearly 50 photographs of the artist. FRIDA KAHLO, Forever Yours, on view at Throckmorton Fine Art, moves from her early photographs taken by family members to her iconic portraits by Nickolas Muray.

Along the way, we see her creative process as she poses in front of paintings, as well as intimate moments from her private life with her husband and fellow artist Diego Rivera. The photographs, which document her life from the time she was a toddler until just before her death, are just a small portion of Spencer Throckmorton's massive collection.

Throckmorton has been collecting photos of Kahlo since the 1970s, when he traveled to Mexico City in search of images of the iconic artist. Since then, his collection has grown to over 200 photographs, making his one of the most complete private collections documenting Kahlo's life.

To round out the exhibition, the gallery has also placed several drawings, a gouache original, and a blouse worn by the artist on display. This helps complete the visual biography of one of the 21st century's most influential artists.

FRIDA KAHLO, Forever Yours is on view at Throckmorton Fine Art in Manhattan until September 21, 2024.

An exhibition in New York City featuring nearly 50 photos of the iconic artist gives new insight into Frida Kahlo's life.

“Frida painting ‘The Two Fridas'” by Nickolas Muray, c. 1939

“Frida Kahlo Wearing Tehuana Dress” by Bernard Silberstein, 1940

“Frida Kahlo in thought” by Sylvia Salmi, 1944

“Frida Painting, Coyoacán” by Bernice Kolko, 1953

The photographs come from Spencer Throckmorton's private collection, which he began in the 1970s.

“Frida with Olmeca Figurine, Coyoacán” by Nickolas Muray, 1939

“Frida In Front Of Organ Cactus Fence, Atlavista” by Nickolas Muray, 1938/Printed 1991

“Frida Kahlo with Magenta Rebozo ‘Classic'” by Nickolas Muray, 1939

“Frida, Pink/Green Blouse, Coyoacán” by Nickolas Muray, 1938

After scouring flea markets, bookstores, and photography dealers, he amassed a collection of over 200 photos of the artist.

“Diego & Frida” by Martin Munkácsi, 1934

“Frida in Front of Proletarian Unity from the mural, “Portrait of America” for the
New Workers School, NY” by Lucienne Bloch, 1933

“Frida painting ‘Me & my parrots'” by Nickolas Muray, 1930

“Frida Kahlo seated by phone” by Antonio Kahlo, 1949

“Diego and Frida on the Terrace” by Warren J. Vinton, Sept. 1930

FRIDA KAHLO, Forever Yours is on view until September 21, 2024.

“Frida with Cinzano Bottle” by Lucienne Bloch, 1935

“Frida with Doily on Head” by Lucienne Bloch, 1935

“Frida Kahlo, Casa Azul, Coyoacán, Mexico” by Leo Matiz, 1944

“Frida Kahlo in Studio” by Lola Álvarez Bravo, 1944

“Frida Kahlo, The Breton Portrait” by Nickolas Muray, 1939/Printed 1991

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Throckmorton Fine Art.

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