Local Gallery Celebrating All Things Frida Kahlo This Weekend

Fans of Frida Kahlo can celebrate the iconic artist's 144th birthday during the encore celebration at Casa Ortiz this Friday.

In celebration of what would have been Frida Kahlo’s 114th birthday, Casa Ortiz will be hosting an encore presentation of its Frida-inspired art show featuring local artists, mariachis, artisans, eats, and much more.

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Frida Kahlo was a Mexican surrealist painter and artist known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by nature, her culture, and her chronic pain after suffering a near-fatal bus accident were all central themes in her artwork.

Frida Kahlo, who would have celebrated her 114th birthday this past July 6, has been inspiring artists for decades in addition to tributes worldwide. Salma Hayek even portrayed the famous revolutionary artist in the 2002 biopic film Frida. Since her death, the Mexican artist has become a merchandise darling ranging from clothing to magnets, art, and accessories, all bearing her face and famous monobrow.

While her image has been duplicated multiple times, one of the unknown things about Kahlo is that no one left alive knows what she sounded like until now.

According to the National Sound Library of Mexico, audio recordings discovered in 2019 reveals the artist’s voice. The audio recording is that of a Frida Kahlo reading an essay titled, Portrait of Diego. Diego Rivera happened to be her husband and a famous painter as well.

CLICK HERE to listen to Frida Kahlo's VOICE

If you love Frida Kahlo, then don't miss the encore celebration of the fascinating painter and artist this weekend featuring Casa Ortiz resident artists such as Nico Antuna, Diego Robot, local artists Blanca Estrada, and Moi Garcia of El Paso’s Finest.

The free family-friendly indoor and outdoor event celebrating Frida’s life also encourages attendees to dress up as the beloved Mexican artist.

Enjoy an evening surrounded by lively, colorful art, mariachi music featuring Yulianna Alexandra and Jose Alexandro, great eats with Casa de Humo Food Truck, craft beer with Three Missions Brewery, vendors, and much more.

• Frida Show At Casa Ortiz
• 10167 Socorro Rd.
• Friday – July 9, 2021
• 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Admission: Free
• Parking: Free
• Interested in setting up as a vendor for free? Contact Casa Ortiz via Facebook or Instagram