On its way to the Art Gallery of New South Wales will be an extensive set of iconic works and photographs chronicling the lives of two of the world’s most famous artists of the 20th century.
More than 30 works hailing from the Gelman Collection will be coming to grace the Art Gallery of NSW come June. The Gelman Collection is widely hailed as the largest private holding of Mexican art, and contains some of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s most iconic works.
Kahlo came to the fore in the early part of the 20th century due to her fierce independence from the orthodoxy of the day and acute uniqueness of artistic vision and style.
Iconic works like Diego On My MindandSelf Portrait With Monkeys will be on display as well as notable works from her husband, Rivera. Complementing the priceless paintings by these two visionary artists will be a series of 49 photographs providing glimpses into their private lives that remain an enthralling mix of mystery and awe.
Rivera spoke of his wife as the only example in the history of art of an artist who tore open her chest and heart to reveal the biological truth of her feelings. The exhibit is sure to be an inspiring interaction with enigmatic artists that irrevocably changed the modern art scene.
The Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exhibit commences Saturday June 25 at the Art Gallery of NSW.
