Row over Frida Kahlo Paintings Set for Display in Spain This Summer
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One of the most important collections of Mexican art of the 20th century could travel to Spain and has sparked rejection by artists and experts
The Mexican cultural world has shown its rejection of the transfer to Spain of an important collection of 20th century art, which includes works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Nearly 400 culture professionals have signed an open letter in which they express their concern and ask the government for greater transparency. “We want to record our dismay at the breaches of the law,” the document notes, which denounces possible irregularities in the …
Mexican art world protests over plan to send Frida Kahlo masterpieces to Spain
Cultural figures sign open letter asking government for clarity on how long landmark collection will remain abroad One of the world’s most important collections of 20th-century Mexican art, including works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, is set to be exported to Spain under an agreement with…
The transfer of iconic works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera to Spain is causing strong reactions, with hundreds of cultural figures denouncing opacity and the risk of losing a crucial piece...More...
In July, the works are to emigrate to Spain. Now, however, it is clear that the works of art by Kahlo and other Mexican artists will have to return to Mexico in two years' time.
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