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Day of the Dead dedicated to Guillermo Kahlo at The Frida Kahlo Museum - The Blue House (Casa Azul)
19 October 2026
In its traditional "Day of the Dead offering" the museum honors the memory and career of Frida's father on the 155th anniversary of his birth.
Through images, letters, books, and artefacts, the Frida Kahlo Museum takes visitors on a journey through Guillermo Kahlo's life and reveals additional aspects of the man behind the artwork.
Guillermo Kahlo, born on October 26, 1871, and passing away on April 14, 1941, established a career in photography that encompassed portraits, architectural documentation, and the recording of different locations in Mexico. The exhibition reexamines materials linked to his work to present a vision characterized by geometry, symmetry, sequences, and depth.
The exhibition draws inspiration from early 20th-century plate cameras, family portraits, and images that mirror his visual passions.
The tour additionally examines the bond between Guillermo and Frida through snippets of their communication, unveiling the tenderness, wit, and intimacy shared between them.
Research gathered by the Frida Kahlo Museum indicates that Frida referred to her father as a “calm, diligent, and courageous” individual. The gathered letters and documents provide insight into this familial connection, beyond the artist's public image.
Literature and music additionally contribute to this depiction. The musical influences linked to Guillermo Kahlo include the works of Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Strauss, interests that expand the portrayal of the photographer and his everyday experiences.
The tour additionally examines the bond between Guillermo and Frida through snippets of their communication, unveiling the tenderness, wit, and intimacy shared between them.
Research gathered by the Frida Kahlo Museum indicates that Frida referred to her father as a “calm, diligent, and courageous” individual. The gathered letters and documents provide insight into this familial connection, beyond the artist's public image.
Literature and music additionally contribute to this depiction. The musical influences linked to Guillermo Kahlo include the works of Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Strauss, interests that expand the portrayal of the photographer and his everyday experiences.
Under the title "Portrait of a Life", the offering opened to the public on October 14 and will remain until November 15 at the venue located at Londres 247, Colonia Del Carmen, in Mexico City.
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