Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Masterpieces of Mexico

After watching the movie Frida about a decade ago, I became a fan of Frida Kahlo's art. It is not just about what she portrays on her art, but her strong personality, the power she represents, and the legacy she has left behind. Also, the fact that we have the same birthday makes me feel like we are connected in a special way. 

On my second weekend in Kansas, we had the opportunity to celebrate and honor my roots through Mexican art. We started off by grabbing lunch at one of my new favorite Mexican restaurants in the area, Frida's Taqueria. http://www.fridas-taqueria.com/homepage.html 

Going in, my expectations for authentic Mexican food were very low. I expect to eat real Mexican tacos from some hole in the wall in the "hood", not next to Whole Foods across from Cheesecake Factory. Definitely, I was wrong! I knew I was at the right place when I ordered a Tamal, and expecting them to run to the back to grab a frozen one and heated up in the microwave, the lady walked to a stove and pulled it out of big tamales pot like my mom used to do it. 

After lunch, we headed to Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. The museum is tremendously big and great! I am very excited to have such a great museum with a lot of networking and cultural events, along with a variety of expositions year round. We are even considering becoming members of the museum to enjoy it to the fullest. 

The Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exposition was from the esteemed Gelman Collection. Over 100 pieces of arts included Mexican artists that celebrate the rich artistic traditions of Mexico yesterday and the vitality of Mexican art today.  

One of the highlights for me was the drawing by Frida Kahlo with her feet!! Incredible! 

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has free admission, but the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exposition was $8, and I must say that this were the best $8 I have spent. 

Eat, Love and Adventure Out, 

Dani G.