Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera Coming to AGO

We are thrilled with the announcement that the work of the most dynamic duo in the history of 20th century painting and culture, Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) and Diego Rivera (1886-1957) will be at the AGO this year in October. It will be a major exhibit, titled “Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting”, showcasing 75 of the works by both Kahlo and Rivera. The show will open on October 20, 2012 and will continue until January 20, 2013.

Fun fact: During an interview for an article Frida, referring to Rivera of whom she was 20 years younger, said “he does pretty well for a little boy, but it is I who am the big artist.” 

Photo of the couple

Frida and Diego Rivera, Kahlo, 1931

Portrait of the Adolfo Best Maugard, Rivera, 1913

 Viva La Vida, Kahlo, 1954

Watermelons, Rivera, 1957

Self Portrait, Kahlo, 1940

 Portrait of Cristina My Sister, Kahlo, 1928

The Two Fridas, Kahlo, 1939

El Vendedor De Alcatraces, Rivera, 1942

Paola Lenti - Outdoor Furniture as Art

We are excited to announce that our outdoor serenity terrace at The Perry will be dazzled with Paola Lenti pieces! Her artful, contemporary yet timeless outdoor furniture is a marvel. She approaches each design as an interpretation of materials and textiles. Through experimentation, technical knowledge merges with curiosity to create modern fibers that honour traditional hand-crafted techniques. The colours are rich yet settled, making each piece a unique jewel for any space it floats in.

Lenti was born in 1958 in Alessandria Italy, where she completed classical studies. She later moved to Milan and graduated from Milan's Polytecnico. In the early eighties she started  working as an image coordinator and graphic designer for several events and fashion companies. In 1994 she founded the company, Paola Lenti, located near Milan. In a few years, the company has become  an international reference point for textile innovation in the design world, and has been recognized for its dedication to research, experimentation and for its entrepreneurial dynamism.