The ARTS of Mexico City

 We got serenaded by a mariachi band on the canal

Our next stop was artist Frida Kahlo’s famous Blue House. www.museofridakahlo.org.mx

We toured the house where her and husband, Mexican artist Diego Rivera, lived. The extravagant home was given to them by Frida’s parents. At age six Frida was diagnosed with polio, leaving one of her legs thinner than the other. As a teenager she was involved in a traffic accident and afterwards had many health problems. While she was immobilized she began painting. Many of her paintings are self-portraits. She didn’t become truly recognized for her paintings until after her death.

 Although we weren’t allowed to take pictures inside the home, we were able to stroll the gardens & snap away!

 Inside the large glass windows, which overlook the gardens, was Frida & Diego's art studio.

 After sitting in almost two hours of traffic we grabbed a quick lunch (chicken soup for me yet again) and then we were off to a lecture on “Mexican Politics.” Since the Mexican Presidential Election was just over a week ago, this lecture came a bit late, but it was still very insightful. And for the first time, we finally for to speak to a lecturer about issues relating to drugs and crime in the country. 

Our day didn’t end there. This evening and the highlight of our day (and one of the most amazing things thus far) was the Ballet Folklorico de Amalia Hernandez.  The music costumes, dancing…. I’m speechless! It was an extraordinary performance and was like nothing I’ve ever seen before. A great end to a long day and a fabulous way to wind down as our journey in Mexico comes to an end very soon.

www.balletamalia.com

In 1911, Tiffany Studios (NYC) created the glass curtain for the National Theater, Mexico City.