Thursday, February 21, 2013

"La Casa Azul" Museo Frida Kahlo: Room #1 and #2

Third time's a charm...

I had always wanted to go to el Museo de Frida Kahlo on our previous trips to Mexico City, but for one reason or another, it never worked out. So, it was a DREAM COME TRUE when we finally went to Frida Kahlo's home, "La Casa Azul"  in November 2012.

As soon as we drove up to La Casa Azul, I couldn't believe it! Everything I had seen and read in books was right before my eyes. And I got a rush of excitement and energy that I could't contain, I was BEAMING, smiling from ear to ear! I was eager to dedicate a whole day to feeling Frida, to walk through her home and astounding garden I had read so much about. 

The first five rooms in La Casa Azul are dedicated to Frida Kahlo's paintings, sketches, personal/family photographs, Diego Rivera, and ofrendas (devotions). The following images are from the room #1 and #2 in La Casa Azul. 

It was an amazing feeling to be in the presence of Frida Kahlo...
[Above: Frida and the Cesarean Unfinished]
[Above: Don Guillermo Kahlo, Frida's dad]
[Above: Portrait of a Girl Unfinished]
[Above: Self Portrait Unfinished]

[Above: Frida's Family Tree Unfinished]
[Above: Viva La Vida Watermelon]

19 comments :

  1. Hello from Spain, i really like these pictures. Very interesting and beautiful post. Keep in touch

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  2. Bonitas fotos:-) besitos
    http://truquitosparalaschicas.blogspot.com.es/

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  3. Son unos cuadros preciosos! besos

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  4. Very nice paintings.

    Love from a GiG member :)

    http://www.goddessindisguise.com

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  5. I am loving the paintings! ^_^ I'm also a lover of Art:) FOund you on GIG :) ♥

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  6. Nina, can I just say that you have such a refreshing blog! I love it! Amazing colours and good quality photos! I'm your follower hun #GiG

    Donah www.sweetjellybean.com <3

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  7. Ciao Nina, great post, I love art and of course Frida!! A big kiss Nat Van #GIG

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  8. Great post! The paintings are interesting, but def something that I wouldn't be hanging up in my house :P <3 GIG

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  9. loving this post as my fav films from this artist xx

    <3 <3 gig love xxxx

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  10. Hi there~ Loving the paintings <3
    xoxo
    Lisa

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  11. That looks awesome. It is always nice to check out a museum. I haven't went in such a long time. Love Frida Kahlo's work!

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  12. I'm a big fan of Frida Kahlo. She was always my inspiration. I recently came across a biography of hers and I can't wait to read it! I'd love to visit her home ONE DAY!! :) :)
    Love Ashley from 'Stilettos & Tequila'.
    #GiGBloggers <3

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  13. I do like Frida's paintings, it is such a shame tat so many were left unfinished though. I love visiting art galleries and museums too, so this is a great post for me to read x
    Angela (from GiG group) xx

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  14. Hi Nina,
    This is such a lovely and colourful post. I love the paintings and I'm so glad you got to visit the museum.
    GIG love hun :)

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  15. I love this post. Should be called the blue post. I just love that shade of blue.

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  16. Such lovely and colorful post Nina <3 Sorry I've missed it earlier...

    *GIGlove*

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Thanks for leaving the positive vibes! Many besos,bendiciones and buenas vibras. I will be sure to send them back!xo