Georgia O’Keeffe & Frida Kahlo: Two Cultures, Two Journeys, and One Era
Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe first met during Diego Rivera’s retrospective exhibit at the MOMA in December 1931. Both women shared things in common; both were married to older and famous men, and both were part of the modernism movement of the early 20th century. Their relationship included mutual admiration and sympathy. During O’Keeffe’s 1933 nervous breakdown, Kahlo wrote a letter expressing her affection and health concerns.
For this special 90-minute program, hear from Carlos Rovelo as he explores O’Keeffe and Kahlo’s friendship, their New York encounter, their art, and their legacies. This talk will also bring The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum to dialogue with Kahlo’s La Casa Azul (the Blue House) Mexico City Museum.
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This talk was recorded as part of our free ‘Mornings With O’Keeffe’ lecture series on the first Wednesday of every month.
About the Speaker:
Carlos Rovelo is a professor of Mexican American studies and art history at Dallas College. In addition, he has taught courses on Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Modernism, and The Mexican Muralist Movement. Carlos has led art history and cultural tours of Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Oaxaca, Mexico since 2000. Carlos is currently a doctoral student at Southern Methodist University (SMU). At the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, he serves on the Board of Trustees and as Chair of the Learning and Engagement Committee. Carlos lives in Dallas and Santa Fe.
